Meaning & use
mishap
A minor accident or unlucky incident, usually not serious.
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A small kitchen mishap left flour scattered all across the counter.
Despite a few travel mishaps, the family's vacation was mostly relaxing.
A note on using this word
Mishap implies a relatively minor, often mildly amusing incident rather than a serious disaster.
Words with a similar meaning
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