mishap (Meaning)
mishap (n)
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
an instance of misfortune
mishap (n.)
Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
mishap (v. i.)
To happen unluckily; -- used impersonally.
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mishap Sentence Examples
- The minor mishap on the highway caused a temporary traffic jam.
- Despite the mishap during the live performance, the band managed to salvage the show.
- The faulty wiring led to a mishap in the kitchen, resulting in a small fire.
- The hiker's mishap while climbing the mountain left them stranded and injured.
- The car's sudden engine malfunction was an unexpected mishap that delayed our journey.
- The mishap at the construction site caused some structural damage but luckily no injuries.
- The weather forecast mishap led to an unprepared population facing a major storm.
- The trip was marred by a series of mishaps, from delayed flights to lost luggage.
- The laboratory mishap involving chemicals caused a temporary evacuation.
- The student's mishap on the science fair project resulted in a failed experiment.
FAQs About the word mishap
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate, an instance of misfortuneEvil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance., To happen unluckily; -- used impersonall
accident, catastrophe,casualty, disaster, mischance, cropper, calamity, crash, misadventure, misfortune
miracle, boon, break, strike, break, windfall, miracle, windfall, boon, strike
The minor mishap on the highway caused a temporary traffic jam.
Despite the mishap during the live performance, the band managed to salvage the show.
The faulty wiring led to a mishap in the kitchen, resulting in a small fire.
The hiker's mishap while climbing the mountain left them stranded and injured.
