mishap
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Mercedes have made sure to put an arm around Antonelli whenever there has been a mishap.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In one deafening and dangerous laboratory mishap, a glass tube that was overfilled with gas exploded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Shortly after he and Adrian reminisce about the mishap in Munich, McElwee continues his narration.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
“He’s been out on the bay and through the Golden Gate and down the coast many times without any mishap of any kind.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We had a terrible mishap with the apartment.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
"Wooden boats have served their time, but they cannot be the future of water transport in Nigeria. The tragic mishaps we continue to witness are a direct consequence of the continued reliance on unsafe vessels."
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
There are measures the company has adopted over the years to bolster its platform against myriad vulnerabilities: adopting cybersecurity programs to preempt automated bot accounts, and expanding protections for music festival mishaps.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Companies are under pressure to get the public on side, after a series of high-profile mishaps.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Any one of those mishaps could sink one or more European economies—and, in the case of the Iran war energy-price spikes, they might.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
And all this fretful conjuring about prospective mishaps and crises, she scolded, was unbecoming a man who would be first magistrate of the nation.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing mishap
Power Prefix: mis-
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
ACT Vocabulary List
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
