Misadventure

usgb/ˌmɪsədˈventʃər/
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.
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Unintended Consequences

Misadventure implies an event was unexpected and not planned, leading to unfortunate results.

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Their camping trip turned into a misadventure when they lost the map.
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Negative Outcome

Misadventure often refers to events with negative outcomes, unlike an adventure which might be exciting.

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The hike through the jungle was full of misadventure due to the heavy rain.
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Not a Crime

Even though misadventure sounds serious, it doesn't mean a crime was involved.

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The fire was deemed a misadventure, not arson.
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