Ill
Ill noun - Bad luck or an example of this.
Usage example: the travelers merrily set off on their journey, scarcely imagining the ills that would befall them
Misfortune is a synonym for ill in problem topic. In some cases you can use "Misfortune" instead a noun "Ill", when it comes to topics like harm.
Nearby Word: illness
Misfortune
Misfortune noun - Bad luck or an example of this.
Usage example: our misfortunes of the last year included the loss of a beloved pet
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good ill | good misfortune |
| particular | particular ill | particular misfortune |
| big | big ill | big misfortune |
| political | political ill | political misfortune |
Both words in one sentence
- This novel contains examples of: Artifact of Attraction: The Sea of Flames, the legendary diamond that is said to give a person eternal life but attract misfortune and ill luck to everyone the person who holds the diamond cares about.
- The argument can be abused if it's used to stifle legitimate protest, such as when someone justifiably complaining about some social ill is told to shut up and stop ruining everyone's fun - or, worse yet, blamed for the misfortune.
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