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Misadventure vs Unlucky - What's the difference?

misadventure | unlucky |

As a noun misadventure

is an accidental mishap or misfortune.

As an adjective unlucky is

unfortunate, marked by misfortune.

misadventure

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An accidental mishap or misfortune.

    • Usage notes

    *A "death by misadventure" is an accidental death not caused by any violation of law or criminal negligence.

    unlucky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • unfortunate, marked by misfortune
  • inauspicious
  • having ill luck
  • bringing ill luck

    • Derived terms

    * unluckily * unluckiness

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