Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Mishap

/ˈmɪshæp/ noun

Meaning

An unlucky accident, usually minor and not seriously harmful.

हिंदी मेंएक दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण दुर्घटना, आमतौर पर मामूली और गंभीर रूप से हानिकारक नहीं।

Example Sentences

“Despite a small mishap, the event went well.”

एक छोटी सी दुर्घटना के बावजूद, यह कार्यक्रम अच्छी तरह से चला।

“The trip was full of funny mishaps.”

यह यात्रा मज़ेदार दुर्घटनाओं से भरी थी।

⚠ Common Mistake

Milder than "accident" or "disaster" — usually implies something small, awkward, or mildly unlucky, not truly dangerous.

Good to Know

Synonyms
mistake, blunder
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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