English Explanatory Dictionary

blessing in disguise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best.

Pronunciation

en-au-blessing in disguise.ogg

Word forms

blessing in disguise blessings in disguise

Synonyms

felix culpa

Antonyms

poisoned chalice monkey's paw

Related words

God works in mysterious ways necessary evil silver lining
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