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.
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Robert Sloan Scroggin, 41, died on the afternoon of May 13, and specifics of the mishap have not been released.
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Mark Price
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Smalley’s mishap, coupled with a birdie from his playing partner Matti Schmid landed the German on the top of the leaderboard at -6.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The building that housed the Wicker Park restaurant was severely damaged in a construction mishap and had to be torn down.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Mark Price
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Smalley’s mishap, coupled with a birdie from his playing partner Matti Schmid landed the German on the top of the leaderboard at -6.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The building that housed the Wicker Park restaurant was severely damaged in a construction mishap and had to be torn down.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut in April 2023 ended in a premature explosion, including fiery mishaps both on the test stand and mid-flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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