What does mischance mean?
Mischance means Bad luck, misfortune..
Mischance
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/ · noun
Meaning
Bad luck, misfortune..
Definitions by Sense
- Bad luck, misfortune.
- A mishap, an unlucky circumstance.
- (ambitransitive) To undergo (a misfortune); to suffer (something unfortunate).
Example Sentences
But let this same be presently perform'd / Even when men's minds are wild, lest more mischance / On plots and errors happen.
I write gaily enough, for there is no use in bewailing such a hopeless mischance.
He doth miraculously protect from thieves, incursions, sword, fire, and all violent mischances […]
Synonyms for mischance
Antonyms for mischance
Related Words
Word Forms
- mischances
- mischancing
- mischanced
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mischance?
Common synonyms include mishap, misluck, adverseness, adversity.
What is the opposite of mischance?
Possible antonyms include fortuity.
How do you use mischance in a sentence?
But let this same be presently perform'd / Even when men's minds are wild, lest more mischance / On plots and errors happen.
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