mishapmis‧hap /ˈmɪshæp/ ●○○ noun [countable, uncountable] 
I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses. a series of mishapswithout mishap Only one horse finished the course without mishap.
WORD ORIGINmishap
Origin:
1300-1400 mis- + hap ( ➔ HAPPY)EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Josh had just had a slight mishap with the breadknife, and was trying to find a Band-Aid.
- The fire began because of a mishap in the kitchen.
- We managed to reach our destination, despite one or two mishaps earlier on in the day.
- Although this particular occasion was rather marred by our mishap it was great to meet old friends again.
- Arrived at Les Contamines weary but without mishap.
- She should have taken precautions against such a mishap.
- The mishaps that befall Van Orton seem more random and jarring, though, than cohesively engineered to facilitate his spiritual development.
- There have also been difficulties and mishaps.
- This is particularly important for the newly toilet-trained who might have a mishap if they are impeded!
- To guard against this mishap he devised several different methods of deceleration.
- When he had finished he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jewelled oil-can, to guard against mishap.
Longman Language Activatorat work, at home, when doing a sport etc
· She has been in almost constant pain since her accident.have an accident · Robert had an accident in the lab. He was opening a bottle of acid and he spilt some on his hands.serious accident · Most serious accidents in the home involve electrical equipment or hot liquids.fatal accident · The number of fatal accidents in the construction industry has dropped dramatically in recent years.climbing/riding/skiing etc accident · His best friend was killed in a skiing accident.
an accident that does not have very serious results, especially one caused by someone making a mistake: · We managed to reach our destination, despite one or two mishaps earlier on in the day.minor/slight mishap: · Josh had just had a slight mishap with the breadknife, and was trying to find a Band-Aid.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses.
a small accident or mistake that does not have very serious results: I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses. I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses. a series of mishapswithout mishap Only one horse finished the course without mishap.