English noun: mishap | |||
1. | mishap (phenomenon) an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate | ||
Samples | If I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all. | ||
Synonyms | bad luck, mischance | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chance, fortune, hazard, luck | ||
2. | mishap (event) an instance of misfortune | ||
Synonyms | misadventure, mischance | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bad luck, misfortune | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | accident, crash, derailment, ground loop, near miss, puncture, slip, trip | ||