mishap

noun

mis·hap ˈmis-ˌhap

mis-ˈhap

Synonyms of mishap next

: an unfortunate accident

The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.

: bad luck : misfortune

The ceremony proceeded without mishap.

Choose the Right Synonym for mishap

misfortune, mischance, adversity, mishap mean adverse fortune or an instance of this.

misfortune may apply to either the incident or conjunction of events that is the cause of an unhappy change of fortune or to the ensuing state of distress.

never lost hope even in the depths of misfortune

mischance applies especially to a situation involving no more than slight inconvenience or minor annoyance.

took the wrong road by mischance

adversity applies to a state of grave or persistent misfortune.

had never experienced great adversity

mishap applies to an often trivial instance of bad luck.

the usual mishaps of a family vacation

Examples of mishap in a Sentence

We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation. The ceremony proceeded without mishap. The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.

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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 The sheriff’s office issued a public apology for the mishap once news outlets began asking questions about the photo. —

Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024 Final thoughts Out of all the memorable mishaps in Saturday Night Live's history, perhaps none are as infamous as Frank Zappa's gig as both host AND musical guest. —

Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024 One story claims it was born out of a kitchen mishap at the Duke of Milan’s court when a cook burned the Christmas dessert. —

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