Mischance

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈtʃæns/

Mischance (noun)

  1. An unlucky event or situation that happens by accident.
  2. An unexpected event causing problems or difficulties.

Examples

  • He attributed his failure to mischance rather than lack of effort.
  • Mischance seemed to follow her wherever she went.

Common collocations: suffer mischance, due to mischance, unexpected mischance, result of mischance

Synonyms of Mischance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mischance

  • when referring to luck or chance
  • when referring to outcomes