ambsace
definition
a sudden misfortune or an unexpected occurrence of misfortune
example
After months of successful sales, the company faced an unexpected ambsace that led to a significant drop in revenue.
synonyms
misfortunecalamitydisaster
word origin — The word 'ambsace' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the phrase 'to cast an die in the game of dice', which signifies a sudden or unexpected occurrence of bad luck.