Synonyms of mishaps

mishaps

noun

plural of mishap

1

as in accidents

a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury

the usual mishaps of a family vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accidents
• casualties
• disasters
• mischances
• catastrophes
• tragedies
• misfortunes
• calamities
• misadventures
• crashes
• collisions
• wrecks
• croppers
• cataclysms
• knocks
• bummers
• deathblows
• smashups
• crack-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miracles
• strikes
• breaks
• flukes
• windfalls
• boons
• luck
• fortunes
• godsends
• serendipities

2

as in misfortunes

bad luck or an example of this

mishap followed wherever he went

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misfortunes
• tragedies
• misadventures
• hardships
• disasters
• troubles
• accidents
• adversities
• ills
• catastrophes
• mischances
• trials
• miseries
• calamities
• circumstances
• disappointments
• knocks
• woes
• fates
• sorrows
• tribulations
• failures
• sufferings
• blows
• setbacks
• defeats
• evils
• distresses
• casualties
• curses
• afflictions
• cataclysms
• dooms
• destinies
• letdowns
• portions
• fizzles
• nonsuccesses
• body blows
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunities
• luck
• fortunes
• chances
• serendipities
• strokes
• successes
• strikes
• hits
• breaks
• accomplishments
• achievements
• windfalls
• flukes
• godsends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mishaps

In one of their most memorable mishaps, the voting members gave the inaugural award to the progressive rock band Jethro Tull, best known for its work in the Seventies, rather than to a current hard rock or metal act like Metallica or AC/DC. — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

The Marine Corps routinely investigates aviation mishaps to determine what caused an incident and whether changes are needed to prevent similar accidents. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Princess Diana’s fairytale wedding to then-Prince Charles wasn’t without a few mishaps. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 July 2026

These experts share their strategies to dramatically reduce risks, so your family can focus on making memories instead of dealing with mishaps. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Nick Offerman has been (mostly) safe from woodworking mishaps. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

This complicated story of mix-ups and mishaps at sea will be accompanied by the pianist and organist Ben Model, who will share keyboard duties with Makia Matsumura throughout the festival. — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

The most recent four events were bookended by two mishaps for the British crew. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026

As a linguist who studies language, meaning and culture, I am fascinated by these marketing mishaps, which highlight a long-standing challenge for global brands. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026