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- [mis-hap, mis-hap]
- /ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp/
- /ˈmɪs.hæp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-hap, mis-hap]
- /ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp/
Definitions of mishap word
- noun mishap an unfortunate accident. 1
- noun mishap An unlucky accident. 1
- noun mishap minor accident 1
- noun Definition of mishap in Technology (language) An early system on the IBM 1130. 1
- variable noun mishap A mishap is an unfortunate but not very serious event that happens to someone. 0
- noun mishap an unfortunate accident 0
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Origin of mishap
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at mis-1, hap1
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Parts of speech for Mishap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mishap popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mishap usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mishap
noun mishap
- misfortune — adverse fortune; bad luck.
- disaster — a calamitous event, especially one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure.
- setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
- calamity — A calamity is an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal distress.
Antonyms for mishap
noun mishap
- good luck — good fortune
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
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