mischance
noun
mis·chance ˌmis-ˈchan(t)s 
1
: bad luck
2
: a piece of bad luck : mishap
Synonyms
- accident
- casualty
- mishap
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
two enemies brought together by mischance the smallest mischance could spell disaster for our plan
Recent Examples on the Web Timothy Naftali, New York University historian But mischance and error plagued the U.S. effort to divert the missile crisis. 
Glenn Garvin, miamiherald, 18 Oct. 2015
Glenn Garvin, miamiherald, 18 Oct. 2015 Word History
Etymology
Middle English mischaunce, from Anglo-French meschance, from mes- mis- + chance chance
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
mischances
noun
1
as in accidents
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury the smallest mischance could spell disaster for our plan Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- accidents
- casualties
- mishaps
- disasters
- misfortunes
- catastrophes
- calamities
- tragedies
- misadventures
- wrecks
- collisions
- crashes
- cataclysms
- croppers
- smashups
- deathblows
- bummers
- knocks
- crack-ups
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- miracles
- windfalls
- strikes
- flukes
- boons
- breaks
- fortunes
- luck
- godsends
- serendipities
2
as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this by mischance she took a wrong turn and became hopelessly lost in the city Synonyms & Similar Words
- misfortunes
- tragedies
- mishaps
- accidents
- hardships
- troubles
- misadventures
- disasters
- adversities
- ills
- catastrophes
- miseries
- calamities
- circumstances
- trials
- fates
- knocks
- disappointments
- sorrows
- sufferings
- distresses
- woes
- evils
- tribulations
- failures
- casualties
- blows
- dooms
- defeats
- afflictions
- cataclysms
- setbacks
- curses
- destinies
- portions
- letdowns
- nonsuccesses
- body blows
- fizzles
- lots
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- opportunities
- fortunes
- chances
- luck
- serendipities
- strokes
- successes
- strikes
- windfalls
- breaks
- hits
- accomplishments
- flukes
- achievements
- godsends