Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mishap

noun
/ˈmɪs.hæp/
Definition
An unfortunate accident or incident.
Examples
  • Despite the mishap during the presentation, the team managed to recover and deliver their message effectively.
  • They laughed off the mishap of spilling coffee on each other.
  • The small mishap did not ruin their day at the amusement park.
Meaning
A mishap refers to an event that goes wrong or results in some sort of error or accident.
Synonyms
  • accident
  • blunder
  • error
  • misfortune
  • setback