Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtʃæns/
noun an unfortunate occurrence; a stroke of bad luck
A1 I had a mischance and missed the bus to school.
A2 She blamed her mischance on the rainy weather for ruining her picnic plans.
B1 The mischance of losing his wallet made him more cautious about carrying important documents.
B2 Despite the mischance of getting a flat tire, they still managed to arrive at the party on time.
C1 The mischance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time led to a series of unfortunate events.
C2 His mischance in investing in the stock market taught him valuable lessons about risk management.
formal The project was progressing smoothly until a mischance caused a delay in the timeline.
informal I had a mischance with my car this morning and now I'm running late.
slang I can't believe my mischance with losing my phone right before the big presentation.
figurative Sometimes a mischance can lead to unexpected opportunities in disguise.
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