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    misfortune

    US /ˌmɪsˈfɔ:rtʃu:n/

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    UK /ˌmɪsˈfɔ:tʃu:n/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounUnfortunate or unlucky event
    Jesper's misfortune in betting resulted in his losing all of his money

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    The 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work

    04:23The 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work
    • have had the misfortune to love someone  who was not ready to receive our gift.

      have had the misfortune to love someone  who was not ready to receive our gift.

    B1

    The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore

    09:20The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore
    • To bear trials with a calm mind, robs misfortune of its strength and burden stoic philosopher Seneca wrote.

      To bear trials with a calm mind, robs misfortune of its strength and burden stoic philosopher Seneca wrote.

    • Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Emile Tran wrote, "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst. I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start flinging myself into misfortune. Long before it occurred."

      Ironically similar to what Seneca said, while simultaneously suggesting a very different sentiment, pessimist philosopher Emile Tran wrote, "Having always lived in fear of being surprised by the worst. I have tried in every circumstance to get a head start flinging myself into misfortune. Long before it occurred."

    B1

    當你擁抱失敗,美好的事情終會到來 ► 康納 Conan O'Brien 大學演講 (中英字幕)

    04:43當你擁抱失敗,美好的事情終會到來 ► 康納 Conan O'Brien 大學演講 (中英字幕)
    • but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention.

      but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention.

    B1

    7 Common Things People with Trauma Do

    06:167 Common Things People with Trauma Do
    • A person with trauma may always feel at fault for any misfortune that happens and will try to make amends with you to avoid your rejection or ridicule.

      A person with trauma may always feel at fault for any misfortune that happens and will try to make amends with you to avoid your rejection or ridicule.

    • A person with trauma may always feel at fault for any misfortune that happens and will try to make amends with you to avoid your rejection or ridicule, even if you wouldn't react that way.

      A person with trauma may always feel at fault for any misfortune that happens and will try to make amends with you to avoid your rejection or ridicule, even if you wouldn't react that way.

    B2

    Ending Long Distance, New Apartment, and my Japanese Fiance's Reverse Culture Shock // Ep. 22

    25:23Ending Long Distance, New Apartment, and my Japanese Fiance's Reverse Culture Shock // Ep. 22
    • Okay we got daikichi Yes, both of us Which means really good fortune We got EXO They have it in English too which is so nice I got mine in Japanese obviously Mine says Well there's like a poem at the top My fortune is excellent Have a strong will and be calm Do not waver in your determination When you meet with misfortune, work hard And be patient and abide your time And you will have good luck Good luck That's a typo Choose What's inside Instead of appearance But I got this You got what?

      Okay we got daikichi Yes, both of us Which means really good fortune We got EXO They have it in English too which is so nice I got mine in Japanese obviously Mine says Well there's like a poem at the top My fortune is excellent Have a strong will and be calm Do not waver in your determination When you meet with misfortune, work hard And be patient and abide your time And you will have good luck Good luck That's a typo Choose What's inside Instead of appearance But I got this You got what?

    A2

    Geography of Papua New Guinea: The Most Interesting Country in the World?

    12:44Geography of Papua New Guinea: The Most Interesting Country in the World?
    • There is a belief that mentioning the cassowary directly could attract its attention in a harmful way or disturb its spirit, leading to potential danger or misfortune.

      There is a belief that mentioning the cassowary directly could attract its attention in a harmful way or disturb its spirit, leading to potential danger or misfortune.

    • There is a belief that mentioning the cassowary directly could attract its attention in a harmful way or disturb its spirit, leading to potential danger or misfortune.

      There is a belief that mentioning the cassowary directly could attract its attention in a harmful way or disturb its spirit, leading to potential danger or misfortune.

    B1

    Best Christian Family Movie "Where Is My Home" | God Gave Me a Happy Family (English Dubbed Movie)

    40:13Best Christian Family Movie "Where Is My Home" | God Gave Me a Happy Family (English Dubbed Movie)
    • I've encountered such misfortune and have suffered so much.

      I've encountered such misfortune and have suffered so much.

    • I've encountered such misfortune and have suffered so much.

      I've encountered such misfortune and have suffered so much.

    B1

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audiobook by L. Frank Baum

    37:18The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audiobook by L. Frank Baum
    • "This at first seemed a great misfortune, for I knew a one-legged man could not do

      "This at first seemed a great misfortune, for I knew a one-legged man could not do

    B1

    Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address

    24:33Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address
    • us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your

      us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your

    • but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.

      but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.

    B1

    The Terrible Consequence of Being Easy-Going

    11:26The Terrible Consequence of Being Easy-Going
    • You are a victim of misfortune.

      You are a victim of misfortune.

    • You are a victim of misfortune.

      You are a victim of misfortune.

    B1