mischance

UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/

Translations

mischancenoun
mischances
pl
UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/
The mischance of losing his wallet ruined his day.
Несчастье потери кошелька испортило ему день.
A mischance during the race cost him the victory.
Неудача во время гонки стоила ему победы.
mischanceverb
mischanced
Past Simple
mischanced
Past Participle
mischancing
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/
Archaic; rarely used in modern English

Definitions

mischancenoun
An unfortunate or unlucky accident or event.
The mischance of losing his wallet on the way to the airport caused him to miss his flight.
Bad luck; ill fortune.
Through pure mischance, the expedition was delayed for weeks.
mischanceverb
(archaic) To happen accidentally or unfortunately; to befall by misfortune.
If any harm should mischance to the child, send word at once.