1
: an unfortunate accident
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2
: bad luck : misfortune
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
Examples of mishap in a Sentence
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
Recent Examples on the Web
Although the northern lights did interrupt some system functionalities, the phenomena has caused major mishaps in the past.
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USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
This includes inculcating hatred against the U.S. among China’s population, and celebrating major U.S. foreign policy mistakes and its democratic mishaps.
—Steve Tsang, TIME, 11 May 2024
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USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
This includes inculcating hatred against the U.S. among China’s population, and celebrating major U.S. foreign policy mistakes and its democratic mishaps.
—Steve Tsang, TIME, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for mishap
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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