English-Russian translations for misfortune

• беда́
• несча́стье
• го́ре
• напасть
• неуда́ча

Definition of misfortune

• bad luck
• an undesirable event such as an accident

Examples

• The worst tour I have ever had the misfortune to experience.
• It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant
• She had to come to terms with a number of misfortunes.

Related words

• misfortunate
• stroke of misfortune
• partner in misfortune