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Meaning of soldier of misfortune | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Someone who, despite their efforts or intentions, is unlucky or unfortunate, especially a soldier.

Examples

“"Would you like⟳ to hear⟳ the annals of a soldier of misfortune, before you go to see⟳, on his behalf, the Maréchal of France?"”
“"Are you ready to be a soldier of misfortune?"”
“He was forced to digest the fact that a career as a soldier of fortune might result⟳ in his becoming a soldier of misfortune!”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

soldier on soldier river barb soldier thistle soldier-girl soldier's heart soldier's woundwort

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