1. misfortune - Noun
2. misfortune - Verb
Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.
To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMisfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life. Epicurus
A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can. Jane Austen
Misfortune shows those who are not really friends. Aristotle
When the tide of misfortune moves over you, even jelly will break your teeth. Persian Proverb
Blessed is the misfortune that comes alone. Italian Proverb
The misfortune that comes into town does not wear a turban. Benin Proverb