😬mishap

noun
/ˈmɪshæp/

Meaning

an unlucky accident or minor misfortune
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor

Example Sentences

A minor mishap delayed the train for half an hour.

The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.

Example Expressions

by mishap

Synonyms

accident, misadventure, setback, misfortune, incident
Entry 1
accident, misadventure, setback, misfortune
Entry 2
accident, misfortune, setback, incident

Antonyms

success, fortune, blessing, good fortune
Entry 1
success, fortune, blessing
Entry 2
success, good fortune, blessing

Collocations

minor mishap, unfortunate mishap, a mishap occurs, suffer a mishap, kitchen mishap, traffic mishap
Entry 1
minor mishap, unfortunate mishap, a mishap occurs, suffer a mishap
Entry 2
minor mishap, kitchen mishap, traffic mishap, unfortunate mishap

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