Meaning of soldier of misfortune | Babel Free

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!”

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