/ ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn; NAmE -ˈfɔːrtʃ-/ noun
1.
[ U ] bad luck :
He has known great misfortune in his life.
We had the misfortune to run into a violent storm.
2.
[ C ] an unfortunate accident, condition or event :
She bore her misfortunes bravely.
SYN blow , disaster