The meaning of MISADVENTURE is misfortune, mishap. How to use misadventure in a sentence.

misadventure in American English (ˌmɪsədˈventʃər) noun an instance of bad fortune; mishap

/ ˌmɪs·ədˈven·tʃər / Add to word list bad luck, or an experience with a bad result (Definition of misadventure from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

MISADVENTURE definition: an instance of bad fortune; mishap. See examples of misadventure used in a sentence.

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

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun misadventure. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

MISADVENTURE meaning: 1 : an unlucky event or occurrence a bad experience or accident that is usually minor; 2 : death caused by an accident

An instance of misfortune; a mishap. [Middle English misaventure from Old French mesaventure, from mesavenir, to result in misfortune : mes-, badly; see mis-1 + avenir, to turn out (from …

Aug 23, 2025 · misadventure (usually uncountable, plural misadventures) An accidental mishap or misfortune. quotations

The word is rooted in the French word mesaventure, which translates to “turn out badly.” Some misadventures are only embarrassing, while others are exhausting and sad. The worst part? …