Misadventure
noun
An unlucky event or happening that is not intended or planned.
He met his death by misadventure while trying to rescue a child from the sea.
noun
A legal term used to refer to a death caused by an accident or event without any criminal intent.
The coroner ruled the cause of death as misadventure.
Often appears as...
- death by misadventure
- ruled as misadventure
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Formal
noun
An unlucky event or happening that is not intended or planned.
He met his death by misadventure while trying to rescue a child from the sea.
noun
A legal term used to refer to a death caused by an accident or event without any criminal intent.
The coroner ruled the cause of death as misadventure.
Often appears as...
- death by misadventure
- ruled as misadventure
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unintended Consequences
Misadventure implies an event was unexpected and not planned, leading to unfortunate results.
Their camping trip turned into a misadventure when they lost the map.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Misadventure often refers to events with negative outcomes, unlike an adventure which might be exciting.
The hike through the jungle was full of misadventure due to the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Crime
Even though misadventure sounds serious, it doesn't mean a crime was involved.
The fire was deemed a misadventure, not arson.
Pro Tip 1/3Unintended Consequences
Misadventure implies an event was unexpected and not planned, leading to unfortunate results.
Their camping trip turned into a misadventure when they lost the map.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Misadventure often refers to events with negative outcomes, unlike an adventure which might be exciting.
The hike through the jungle was full of misadventure due to the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Crime
Even though misadventure sounds serious, it doesn't mean a crime was involved.
The fire was deemed a misadventure, not arson.
Pro Tip 1/3Unintended Consequences
Misadventure implies an event was unexpected and not planned, leading to unfortunate results.
Their camping trip turned into a misadventure when they lost the map.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
Misadventure often refers to events with negative outcomes, unlike an adventure which might be exciting.
The hike through the jungle was full of misadventure due to the heavy rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Crime
Even though misadventure sounds serious, it doesn't mean a crime was involved.
The fire was deemed a misadventure, not arson.
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Video examples
Sir Martin Rees: Earth...
But they will have a dark side. In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind on disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure --
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Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
aware and spotted her before she could get close enough luckily for her shortly after her misadventure with a sub-adult tummy she flushed a baby Thomson's gazelle and after a quick chase she caught the unfortunate youngster proving
Video examples
Sir Martin Rees: Earth...
But they will have a dark side. In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind on disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure --
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
aware and spotted her before she could get close enough luckily for her shortly after her misadventure with a sub-adult tummy she flushed a baby Thomson's gazelle and after a quick chase she caught the unfortunate youngster proving
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Quote examples
Martin Rees
British Scientist
In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind of disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure - error rather than terror.
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John Conyers
American Politician
The American taxpayers should not have to send one more penny on the Administration's Iraq misadventure. Let's give our troops the supplies they need to get out of Iraq safely. Let's bring our troops home.
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Fred Allen
American Comedian
Life, in my estimation, is a biological misadventure that we terminate on the shoulders of six strange men whose only objective is to make a hole in one with you.
Quote examples
Martin Rees
British Scientist
In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind of disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure - error rather than terror.
Quote examples
John Conyers
American Politician
The American taxpayers should not have to send one more penny on the Administration's Iraq misadventure. Let's give our troops the supplies they need to get out of Iraq safely. Let's bring our troops home.
Quote examples
Fred Allen
American Comedian
Life, in my estimation, is a biological misadventure that we terminate on the shoulders of six strange men whose only objective is to make a hole in one with you.
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