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UKMisfortune
/mɪsfˈɔːtʃuːn/
/mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/
Examples
1. He sighed and said that misfortunes never come singly.
2. As he heard of a friend's misfortune, he remembered the saying 'there but for the grace of God go I,' acknowledging that he too could have faced similar difficulties if not for the blessings in his life.
3. Being betrayed by a friend made me appreciate the loyalty and trustworthiness of my other friends - misfortunes tell us what fortune is, and I won't overlook the importance of loyalty in my relationships.
4. The CEO told new hires that any ignorance is a voluntary misfortune in this day and age, advising them to constantly learn and update their skills in order to progress in their careers.
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