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misadvention (noun)

An unfortunate or ill-fated undertaking; a poorly conceived plan or action that leads to unexpected trouble or an undesirable outcome. It often implies a venture that goes wrong due to poor judgment or unforeseen complications.

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Think of 'Mis-' (Bad) + 'Advent' (Arrival) + '-ion' (Action). A misadvention is the action of a bad arrival—your plan ar...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'misadvention' as a verb. → Using it as a noun.

Confusing it with 'misadventure' in a legal context. → Using 'misadventure' for legal terms.

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