Definition of «mishap»

A mishap is an unfortunate or accidental event that results in harm, damage, or loss. It can refer to a variety of incidents such as accidents, mistakes, misfortune, or calamities. The term is often used broadly to describe any unexpected or undesirable occurrence, whether it's caused by human error, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Usage examples

  1. The trip started off smoothly, but a mishap occurred when our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
  2. The team was facing a major mishap when their main server crashed, leading to a halt in their operations.
  3. During the construction of the new building, a mishap happened when a worker accidentally dropped a heavy tool from the top floor.
  4. The party was going well until a mishap occurred, causing the cake to fall off the table and splatter all over the floor.
  5. While hiking, a mishap took place when one of the group members twisted their ankle on a rocky terrain.
  6. The mishap occurred during the live performance, when the lead singer's microphone stopped working in the middle of a song.
  7. In the office, a mishap happened when the intern accidentally sent an email meant for the team to the entire company.
  8. The camping trip turned into a mishap when heavy rain started pouring and flooded the tents.
  9. The wedding ceremony had a mishap when the ring bearer tripped and dropped the rings just before the exchange.
  10. While cooking, a mishap occurred as the cook mistakenly added salt instead of sugar to the dessert recipe.

Sentences with «mishap»

  • There have been a couple of mishaps due (cars.com)
  • There have been a couple of mishaps due... to faulty parts so I have gotten to know Will Gaddy and Brandy (do not know last name) very well. (cars.com)
  • The report by the Government Accountability Office to Congress followed a series of mishaps in which dangerous pathogens were inadvertently released. (scientificamerican.com)
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