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

The mishap comes less than a month after pop star Olivia Rodrigo fell through the stage while performing in Melbourne, albeit at a different arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Barring another mishap by the Trump campaign, Four Seasons Total Landscaping is unlikely to play a pivotal role.

From Los Angeles Times

In an Instagram video posted on Saturday, Loomis called the incident a “mishap” and apologised to the team at Free and Equal Elections, who organised the debate, saying: "I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to mess up the national anthem."

From BBC

Ever since rolling his ankle during a baserunning mishap on Sept. 26, Freeman has developed a daily routine with the Dodgers’ medical team — and major league physical therapist Bernard Li, in particular — in which he will go through hours of pregame treatment, following a meticulous process to get ready to play.

From Los Angeles Times

While Trump has had no such public mishap, questions remain about the former president's fitness.

From Salon

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