Word
mishap
US/ˈmɪsˌhæp/
UK/mˈɪshæp/
Definition
n. a small accident or a mistake that causes a little trouble. It is a more formal way to say 'accident'.
n. a minor accident or an unfortunate incident that causes a small amount of trouble or inconvenience.
Examples
“The small mishap did not delay the train.”
“The team's victory was almost ruined by a minor mishap during the final minutes of the game.”
“While the overall mission was a success, a minor mishap with the satellite's solar panels required an emergency patch to the software before the data could be transmitted.”
Examples
simple
“The small mishap did not delay the train.”
contextual
“The team's victory was almost ruined by a minor mishap during the final minutes of the game.”
complex
“While the overall mission was a success, a minor mishap with the satellite's solar panels required an emergency patch to the software before the data could be transmitted.”
Real-World Examples
“Mount Fuji, which stands at a height of 3,776m (12,389ft), has been the site of a number of climbing mishaps in recent years.” Etymology
From Middle English mishap, myshappe, myssehappe, equivalent to mis- + hap.
From Middle English mishappen, equivalent to mis- + hap.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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