Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtʃæns/

Definitions of mischance

noun an unfortunate occurrence; a stroke of bad luck

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of mischance in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of mischance

past tense

mischanced

plural

mischances

comparative

more mischance

superlative

most mischance

present tense

mischances

future tense

will mischance

perfect tense

has mischanced

continuous tense

is mischancing

singular

mischance

positive degree

mischance

infinitive

to mischance

gerund

mischancing

participle

mischanced

Origin and Evolution of mischance

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'mischance' originated from Middle English, combining the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' and the word 'chance' meaning 'fortune or luck'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'mischance' has retained its original meaning of bad luck or misfortune, with no significant shifts in its usage or interpretation.