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mischance
UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/
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mischance
noun
mischances
pl
UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/
несчастье
The mischance of losing his wallet ruined his day.
Несчастье потери кошелька испортило ему день.
неудача
A mischance during the race cost him the victory.
Неудача во время гонки стоила ему победы.
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случайность
непредвиденность
Synonyms
misfortune
accident
calamity
disaster
setback
adversity
tragedy
mischance
verb
mischanced
Past Simple
mischanced
Past Participle
mischancing
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/
US
/mɪsˈtʃæns/
Archaic; rarely used in modern English
Definitions
mischance
noun
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.
mischance
verb
(archaic) To happen accidentally or unfortunately; to befall by misfortune.
If any harm should mischance to the child, send word at once.
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