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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Ram's sales have struggled for years amid price increases and production mishaps, as well as the automaker killing off the Hemi engine — a staple of the automaker and its predecessors since the 1950s.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 June 2025
With Mercury turning direct on the 7th, any communication mishaps or misunderstandings from earlier in the month should clear up, offering you the chance to reconnect with others in an easier and more effective way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Already, the fallout from King’s sleep mishap has led to a pair of defeats in addition to bullpen-straining workloads.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Deadly air crashes and communication lapses have plagued the FAA, warranting a series of investigations on the causes behind aviation mishaps.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 June 2025
With Mercury turning direct on the 7th, any communication mishaps or misunderstandings from earlier in the month should clear up, offering you the chance to reconnect with others in an easier and more effective way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Already, the fallout from King’s sleep mishap has led to a pair of defeats in addition to bullpen-straining workloads.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Deadly air crashes and communication lapses have plagued the FAA, warranting a series of investigations on the causes behind aviation mishaps.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 May 2025
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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