Mischance

Quick meaning: Mischance is a noun meaning Bad luck, misfortune.

Meaning

Bad luck, misfortune.

More Meanings

1. A mishap, an unlucky circumstance.
2. (ambitransitive) To undergo (a misfortune); to suffer (something unfortunate).

Example Sentences

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 […]

But let this same be presently perform'd / Even when men's minds are wild, lest more mischance / On plots and errors happen.

Word Forms

• mischances
• mischancing
• mischanced

Synonyms for mischance

Depending on context, synonyms include mishap, misluck, adverseness, adversity, hard luck, misfortune.

Antonyms for mischance

Common opposites include fortuity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mishap, misadventure, misluck, misfortune, misfall, ill-fortune.

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