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   mischance

   /ˌmɪsˈtʃɑːns/

   noun

   • 1. bad luck: "by pure mischance the secret was revealed"
   • ▪ an unlucky occurrence: "innumerable mischances might ruin the enterprise"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French mescheance, from the verb mescheoir, from mes- ‘adversely’ + cheoir ‘befall’.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   Mischance means bad luck that is not of a serious nature or a piece of bad luck. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of mischance from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Mischance means bad luck or an unlucky event in formal English. Learn how to use this word in sentences with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   Mischance definition: a mishap or misfortune.. See examples of MISCHANCE used in a sentence.

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   Mischance means bad luck or an unlucky event in formal English. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and compare it with related words like accident, mishap, and misfortune.

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   Mischance describes a moment of bad luck, like when you have the mischance of slipping on the ice or catching a cold or losing your car keys. A mischance is a mishap or misadventure, or it can be plain old bad luck, like being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISCHANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Mischance means bad luck or an unlucky accident. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of mischance with sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Definition of mischance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.