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misfortune vs fate

fate vs misfortune

misfortune and fate both are nouns.

misfortune is not a verb while fate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misfortune Yes No No No
fate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fate is a hypernym of misfortune; that is, fate is a word with a broader meaning than misfortune:
  • misfortune: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  • fate: your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Other hypernyms of misfortune include circumstances, destiny, fortune, lot, luck, portion.
misfortune (noun) fate (noun)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
misfortune (verb) fate (verb)
decree or designate beforehand
Difference between misfortune and fate

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