mishap

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  2. noun an instance of misfortune

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

bad luck, mischance

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