1
: an unfortunate accident
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2
: bad luck : misfortune
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But with Biden's age on voters' minds already, his debate mishaps could resonate, potentially tilting the direction of the race.
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
On Monday, June 24, Hunter’s attorneys requested a new trial due to a procedural mishap, according to ABC News, The Hill and Reuters.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Two days after the accident, the mayor said the commission would discuss what the city could do to prevent future tragic mishaps, citing the need for the city to be more hands-on in terms of ensuring best practices are observed in constructing high-rise buildings.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
That mishap, which was the first time a British Trident test had gone wrong since the system entered service, in 1994, was kept secret for six months.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 June 2024
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
On Monday, June 24, Hunter’s attorneys requested a new trial due to a procedural mishap, according to ABC News, The Hill and Reuters.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Two days after the accident, the mayor said the commission would discuss what the city could do to prevent future tragic mishaps, citing the need for the city to be more hands-on in terms of ensuring best practices are observed in constructing high-rise buildings.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
That mishap, which was the first time a British Trident test had gone wrong since the system entered service, in 1994, was kept secret for six months.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 June 2024
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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