Synonyms: misadventure, mischance, mishap
Definition: an instance of misfortune
Similar words: misfortune, bad luck
Definition: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Synonyms: bad luck, mischance, mishap
Definition: an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Usage: if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
Similar words: fortune, luck, chance, hazard
Definition: an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Usage: bad luck caused his downfall; we ran into each other by pure chance