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Mishap

noun
/ˈmɪs.hæp/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.

A minor mishap delayed the train for half an hour.

Example Expressions

by mishap

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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