mishap — an unlucky accident or unfortunate event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unlucky accident or unfortunate event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪshæp/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show turned into a comedy when the chef had a mishap with the flaming pan.
- Despite several mishaps during the wedding, everyone had a wonderful time.
- His attempt to impress his date ended in mishap when he spilled wine on her dress.
mishap
NOUN[/ˈmɪshæp/]
an unlucky accident or unfortunate event
An unlucky accident happens
A small mishap makes it collapse - perhaps I should have been careful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'mishap', combining the prefix 'mis-' (meaning badly or wrongly) with 'hap' (meaning luck or fortune). The word entered English around the 14th century from Old Norse 'happ' meaning chance or luck.
Breakdown
mis- (badly, wrongly) + hap (luck, fortune) = mishap (bad luck or unfortunate event)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cooking show turned into a comedy when the chef had a mishap with the flaming pan.”
“Despite several mishaps during the wedding, everyone had a wonderful time.”
“His attempt to impress his date ended in mishap when he spilled wine on her dress.”
“The camping trip was full of minor mishaps, but we still enjoyed ourselves.”
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