mishap

[mis-hap, mis-hap]

noun

1. an unfortunate accident.

   Synonyms: mischance, misadventure

mishap

/ ˈmɪshæp /

noun

1. an unfortunate accident

2. bad luck

Word History and Origins

Origin of mishap¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; mis- ¹, hap ¹

Example Sentences

But it’s the mishaps along the way that actually help Philip to grow.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

While China’s mass deployment may help its companies beat the U.S. to real-world training, public mishaps have highlighted the limitations of Chinese technology and the potential risks to human safety.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

But now it was morning, and she had to decide what to say to Lady Constance about the previous evening’s mishaps.

Read more on Literature

After their snake handler’s docile specimen has an onset mishap, the real thing slithers into view.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

From her embarrassing work mishaps, to her infamous granny pants, Bridget spoke to a generation who saw themselves in her - and has recently won over a whole new set of younger fans too.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• blunder 
• calamity 
• disaster 
• hazard 
• misfortune 
• mistake 
• pileup 
• setback