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
Uploaded on April 17, the video has captured the attention of TikTok users, many of whom found humor in the mishap.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hinted at a double standard within the clubhouse after a certain mishap by a teammate led to no reprimand from manager Brian Snitker.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In the midst of the ensuing 25 minutes with reporters, Payton copped to the mishap that precipitated the light-hearted exchange.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Later during the show, while sitting before a piano, Gaga addressed the mishap.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hinted at a double standard within the clubhouse after a certain mishap by a teammate led to no reprimand from manager Brian Snitker.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In the midst of the ensuing 25 minutes with reporters, Payton copped to the mishap that precipitated the light-hearted exchange.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Later during the show, while sitting before a piano, Gaga addressed the mishap.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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 29 Apr. 2025.
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