Mishap

Synonyms of mishap

• mishap
• accident
• mishappening

Antonyms of mishap

• success
• achievement
• triumph

Collocations of mishap

unfortunate mishap

Frequency: 70 %

The unfortunate mishap caused a delay in the project.

unexpected mishap

Frequency: 60 %

The unexpected mishap caught everyone off guard.

serious mishap

Frequency: 50 %

The serious mishap required immediate attention from emergency services.

minor mishap

Frequency: 45 %

Fortunately, it was just a minor mishap and no one was hurt.

costly mishap

Frequency: 35 %

The costly mishap resulted in financial losses for the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for mishap

• Phrase: Murphy's Law
  Meaning: the idea that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong
  Usage: Of course, Murphy's Law kicked in and it started raining just as we were about to have our outdoor picnic.