plural mishaps
1
: a small mistake or amount of bad luck
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
2
: an unlucky accident or mistake
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mishap. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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