mishap

noun
UK: /ˈmɪshæp/
US: /ˈmɪshæp/

  1. A small accident or unlucky event.

    1. I had a little mishap in the kitchen while cooking dinner.
    2. Despite the minor mishap during the presentation, the project was a success.

  2. An unfortunate incident, especially one that is not very serious.

    1. She had a slight mishap, tripping on the stairs but she's okay.
    2. Due to a series of mishaps, the journey took much longer than we expected.

Synonyms

incident setback trouble mischance accident

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mishap" in English means: A small accident or unlucky event., An unfortunate incident, especially one that is not very serious..

The phonetic transcription of "mishap" is /ˈmɪshæp/ in British English and /ˈmɪshæp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mishap": incident, setback, trouble, mischance, accident.

Example usage of "mishap": "I had a little mishap in the kitchen while cooking dinner.". More examples on the page.