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

Queensland state education minister John-Paul Langbroek said the mishap was anything but ancient history for at least 140 traumatised students across nine schools.

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The sentence concludes a long-running saga of dangerous mishaps and close calls in and around school grounds.

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This vignette, despite the mishap, ends more happily than the others, but the evening still leaves a sour aftertaste.

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But with batting mishap against England firmly behind them and several players in free-scoring form, confidence will be high for their final group match against Australia.

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The rest of the 55 shells were not fired after the mishap.

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