English Explanatory Dictionary

mishap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An accident, mistake, or problem.
  2. Ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
verb
  1. To happen through misfortune; to mishappen.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪshæp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mishap.wav /mɪsˈhæp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mishap2.wav

Word forms

mishap mishaps mishapping mishapped

Etymology

From Middle English mishap, myshappe, myssehappe, equivalent to mis- + hap.

Synonyms

adversity contretemps misluck adverseness bad cess bad luck hard luck ill luck mischance misfortune mishap tough luck unfortunateness unluck unluckiness

Antonyms

fortuity goodhap

Related words

luck lucky
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