Antonyms for fortuitousness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fawr-too-i-tuhs, -tyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : fɔrˈtu ɪ təs, -ˈtyu-

Definition of fortuitousness

Origin : 1650s, from Latin fortuitus "happening by chance, casual, accidental," from forte "by chance," ablative of fors "chance" (related to fortuna; see fortune). It means "accidental, undesigned" not "fortunate." Earlier in this sense was fortuit (late 14c.), from French. Related: Fortuitously; fortuitousness.

noun chance

Example sentences :

The circumstance, of which the fortuitousness was unknown to him, irritated him for that very cause.
Extract from : « The Monster » by Edgar Saltus

I realize the fortuitousness of mine and all other human experiences.
Extract from : « Diplomatic Days » by Edith O'Shaughnessy

Shaken and thoughtful, I went back to my car and drove homeward, reflecting on the fortuitousness of human actions.
Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore

Synonyms for fortuitousness

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