Definition of MISCHANCE

mischance

Plural: mischances

Noun

  • an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  • an instance of misfortune
  • Bad luck, misfortune.
  • A mishap, an unlucky circumstance.

Verb

  • To undergo (a misfortune); to suffer (something unfortunate).

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman meschance, Old French meschance, meschaunce.

Synonyms

bad luck, misadventure, mishap, adverseness, adversity, hard luck, ill luck, mischance, misfortune, misluck, tough luck, unfortunateness, unluck, unluckiness

Antonyms

fortuity

Scrabble Score: 18

mischance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mischance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mischance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

mischance: valid Words With Friends Word