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mishap

American  
[mis-hap, mis-hap] / ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp /

noun

  1. an unfortunate accident.

    Synonyms:
    mischance, misadventure
mishap British  
/ ˈmɪshæp /

noun

  1. an unfortunate accident

  2. bad luck

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Etymology

Origin of mishap

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

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