mishap

Meanings

Plural: mishaps

Noun

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
an instance of misfortune
An accident, mistake, or problem.
Ill luck; misfortune; mischance.

Verb

To happen through misfortune; to mishappen.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mishap, myshappe, myssehappe, equivalent to mis- + hap.

Synonyms

adverseness, adversity, bad luck, contretemps, hard luck, ill luck, misadventure, mischance, misfortune, mishap, misluck, tough luck, unfortunateness, unluck, unluckiness

Antonyms

fortuity, goodhap

Scrabble Score: 13

mishap is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mishap is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mishap is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

mishap is a valid Words With Friends word