🇬🇧🇪🇸 misfortune - desgracia : English Lesson

Meaning of "misfortune" ("desgracia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Misfortune refers to an event or situation that brings bad luck, trouble, or hardship. It is often unexpected and can cause inconvenience, distress, or difficulty.

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Jessie had the misfortune of sitting on a whoopee cushion… during a very serious school assembly.

After losing his ice cream cone to a greedy seagull, Tim realized that misfortune can strike anytime.

I had the misfortune of sneezing right in the middle of blowing out my birthday candles.

It was pure misfortune when Dad’s wig flew off during the family photo at the park.

Jack’s misfortune was finding out that the “chocolate chip” cookie he bit into was actually full of raisins.

On the way to the show, her shoe broke — a misfortune. Rain began; that misfortune soaked her dress. A bus missed her stop; another misfortune. Her phone fell and cracked; yet another misfortune. People pointed, she laughed, and her friends shared umbrellas. The misfortune felt smaller when they joined her, and she smiled.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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