Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mishap
noun
/ˈmɪs.hæp/
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Definition
An unfortunate accident or incident.
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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.
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Meaning
A mishap refers to an event that goes wrong or results in some sort of error or accident.
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Synonyms
- accident
- blunder
- error
- misfortune
- setback