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Definition of mishap
1 : an unfortunate accident The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2 : bad luck : misfortune The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
From the M-W Editors
Examples of mishap in a Sentence
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
Recent Examples of mishap from the Web
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Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
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The royal family made a stately appearance at the Royal Ascot on Tuesday, but a minor clumsy mishap occurred behind the scenes.
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The reason: The Kings finally find their point guard after years of mishaps at the position. 6.
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Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Washington is working to re-establish communications aimed at avoiding mishaps involving U.S. and Russian air operations in Syria.
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The Gathering of Nations founders, Derek and Lita Matthews, declined to comment on the funding mishap, or on anything else regarding UltraHealth.
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Liberty High School Principal Patrick Walsh apologized to a Harland Fletcher, a private first class reservist in the U.S. Army, and took full responsibility for the mishap at a ceremony where many waved American flags.
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Michael Noland, the South Shore Line's president and general manager, said the Federal Railroad Administration, the Chicago-area Metra commuter service, and the South Shore are looking into the mishap that tied up South Shore service for hours.
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The diversity of backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities was immediately clear, and the audience listened attentively to each performer, nodding at poignant discoveries and laughing at funny mishaps.
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First Known Use of mishap
14th century
Synonym Discussion of mishap
MISHAP Defined for English Language Learners
mishap
playDefinition of mishap for English Language Learners
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: a small mistake or amount of bad luck
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: an unlucky accident or mistake
MISHAP Defined for Kids
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