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The synonyms of “Mishap” are: bad luck, mischance, misadventure, accident, trouble, problem, difficulty, issue, setback, reverse, adversity, reverse of fortune, misfortune, stroke of bad luck, blow
Mishap as a Noun
Definitions of "Mishap" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mishap” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- An unlucky accident.
- An unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate.
- An instance of misfortune.
Synonyms of "Mishap" as a noun (15 Words)
| accident | Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause. It is no accident that Manchester has produced more than its fair share of professional comics. |
| adversity | A difficult or unpleasant situation. Debt ridden farmers struggling with adversity. |
| bad luck | That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency. |
| blow | An act of blowing an instrument. A blow on the head. |
| difficulty | A factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result. There is a practical difficulty. |
| issue | Supplies as food or clothing or ammunition issued by the government. A point of issue. |
| misadventure | An unfortunate incident; a mishap. The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. |
| mischance | An instance of misfortune. Innumerable mischances might ruin the enterprise. |
| misfortune | An unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes. The project was dogged by misfortune. |
| problem | Denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others. What s the problem. |
| reverse | Reverse gear on a motor vehicle the position of a gear lever or selector corresponding to this. He didn t feel homesick quite the reverse. |
| reverse of fortune | An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating. |
| setback | A reversal or check in progress. A serious setback for the peace process. |
| stroke of bad luck | The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam. |
| trouble | A situation in which one is liable to incur punishment or blame. Friends should support each other when they are in trouble. |
Usage Examples of "Mishap" as a noun
- Although there were a few minor mishaps, none of the pancakes stuck to the ceiling.
- The event passed without mishap.
Associations of "Mishap" (30 Words)
| accident | An incidence of incontinence by a child or animal. The pregnancy was an accident. |
| adversity | A difficult or unpleasant situation. Resilience in the face of adversity. |
| appear | Appear as a character on stage or appear in a play etc. He suddenly appeared at the wedding. |
| befall | Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance. He promised that no harm would befall her. |
| beset | Assail or attack on all sides. She was beset with self doubt. |
| betide | Become of; happen to. She was trembling with fear lest worse might betide her. |
| blow | Of a whale eject air and vapour through the blowhole. This blows she sighs I want it to be next week already. |
| breakdown | A mental or physical breakdown. A breakdown in military discipline. |
| calamity | An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity. |
| cataclysm | An event resulting in great loss and misfortune. The cataclysm at the end of the Cretaceous Period. |
| catastrophe | The denouement of a drama, especially a classical tragedy. The tax would be a catastrophe for the industry. |
| damage | Suffer or be susceptible to damage. The car was badly damaged in the accident. |
| destroyed | Destroyed physically or morally. Alzheimer s is responsible for her destroyed mind. |
| disaster | An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences. A string of personal disasters. |
| earthquake | A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth’s crust or volcanic action. Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees. |
| hardship | Something hard to endure. I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women. |
| harry | Persistently carry out attacks on (an enemy or an enemy’s territory. The raiders then spent three months harrying and burning the area. |
| kaput | Destroyed or killed. The water pump s broken kaput. |
| malfunction | (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally. A computer malfunction. |
| misadventure | Death caused by a person accidentally while performing a legal act without negligence or intent to harm. The petty misdemeanours and misadventures of childhood. |
| mischance | An unlucky occurrence. Innumerable mischances might ruin the enterprise. |
| misfortune | Unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event. The project was dogged by misfortune. |
| needy | Needy people collectively. The provision of humanitarian assistance to the needy. |
| ruined | Destroyed physically or morally. A ruined castle. |
| suffering | Psychological suffering. Suffering refugees. |
| tragedy | Drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity. Greek tragedy. |
| trouble | Take the trouble to do something concern oneself. He got several girls in trouble. |
| unfortunate | Not auspicious; boding ill. His unfortunate remark silenced the gathering. |
| unfortunately | By bad luck. Unfortunately we do not have the time to interview every applicant. |
| unlucky | Marked by or promising bad fortune- W.H.Prescott. An unlucky defeat. |
