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单词 mishaps
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mishap

noun

mis·​hap ˈmis-ˌhap How to pronounce mishap (audio)
mis-ˈhap
1
: an unfortunate accident
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2
: bad luck : misfortune
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.

Synonyms

  • accident
  • casualty
  • mischance
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mishap

noun

mis·​hap ˈmis-ˌhap How to pronounce mishap (audio)
: an unfortunate accident

mishaps

noun

plural of mishap
1
as in accidents
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury the usual mishaps of a family vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • accidents
  • casualties
  • disasters
  • mischances
  • catastrophes
  • misfortunes
  • tragedies
  • calamities
  • misadventures
  • wrecks
  • crashes
  • collisions
  • croppers
  • cataclysms
  • bummers
  • smashups
  • deathblows
  • knocks
  • crack-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • miracles
  • breaks
  • windfalls
  • flukes
  • strikes
  • boons
  • luck
  • fortunes
  • godsends
  • serendipities
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2
as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this mishap followed wherever he went

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • misfortunes
  • tragedies
  • misadventures
  • accidents
  • disasters
  • hardships
  • troubles
  • catastrophes
  • adversities
  • mischances
  • ills
  • calamities
  • trials
  • miseries
  • disappointments
  • circumstances
  • woes
  • knocks
  • tribulations
  • fates
  • failures
  • sorrows
  • setbacks
  • sufferings
  • defeats
  • blows
  • distresses
  • evils
  • casualties
  • curses
  • afflictions
  • dooms
  • cataclysms
  • destinies
  • letdowns
  • portions
  • fizzles
  • body blows
  • nonsuccesses
  • lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • opportunities
  • luck
  • fortunes
  • serendipities
  • successes
  • chances
  • strokes
  • breaks
  • hits
  • strikes
  • accomplishments
  • achievements
  • windfalls
  • flukes
  • godsends
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