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Mishap definition

mĭshăp, mĭs-hăp
mishaps
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An unlucky or unfortunate accident.
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An unfortunate accident.
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Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step.

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The definition of a mishap is a minor problem or something that goes wrong.

When you spill milk all over yourself, this is an example of a mishap.

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Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
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(archaic) Bad luck.
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(now rare) Bad luck; misfortune.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
mishap
Plural:
mishaps

Mishap Sentence Examples

  • If any mishap befall the queen, the workers can sometimes keep the community from dying out.

  • His mishap was soon known to England, but the regents were for some weeks uncertain of his whereabouts.

  • We had to replace our Sky box due to a slight mishap.

  • Sometimes, however, a mishap can't be avoided.

  • Did you have a kitchen mishap when cooking a particular dish?

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