Mishap: meaning, definitions and examples

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mishap

 

[ หˆmษชshap ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unfortunate event

An unfortunate accident or mistake that happens unexpectedly.

Synonyms

accident, mishandling, mishapen

Examples of usage

  • The mishap at the construction site resulted in injuries to several workers.
  • She had a mishap with her car on the way to the airport, causing her to miss her flight.
  • If you have a mishap in the kitchen, don't panic and stay calm.

Translations

Translations of the word "mishap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desastre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเค˜เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missgeschick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecelakaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั‰ะฐัะฝะธะน ะฒะธะฟะฐะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypadek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝ้›ฃ (sainan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malheur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desgracia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aksilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฏุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nehoda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nehoda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‹ๆ•… (shรฌgรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nezgoda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dbษ™xt hadisษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desgracia

Etymology

The word 'mishap' originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English 'mis' (wrong, badly) and 'hap' (luck, chance). It has been used to describe unfortunate accidents or mistakes that occur unexpectedly throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,660, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.