mischancy

(ˌmɪsˈtʃɑːnsɪ)

adj

unlucky; unfortunate

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Except for the weasel word "arguably," the writing is lean and telling, with graceful turns, figures (especially chiasmuses), coinages such as "mischancy," and terse allusions that enrich the whole inquiry.

Natoli, Charles. On the Fire in the Dark: Essays on Pascal's Pensees and Provinciales

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