Mishap
An unlucky accident or minor misfortune; a small event that causes trouble but is usually not serious.
nounMishap
An unlucky accident or minor misfortune; a small event that causes trouble but is usually not serious.
nounImagine This
Imagine you’re hosting a small outdoor picnic and a gust of wind flips a tablecloth, napkins scatter, and a drink spills—all small, embarrassing troubles that everyone laughs about afterward. That moment is a mishap.
Sounds Like
MIS-hap
Looks Like
Looks like 'miss-hap' (miss + hap), hinting that luck has missed you and something goes wrong.
Remember This
Originates from hap meaning luck; mis- indicates wrong or bad luck. First used in English in the 16th century to describe ill fortune.
Other Forms
Connect With
accident, incident, misfortune, setback, glitch
Note
Used for small accidents or unfortunate events. Do not overstate by using 'mishap' for major disasters; for serious accidents use 'accident' or 'catastrophe'.