Noun: mishap 'mis,hap
- An unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
"A mishap with the cake ruined the surprise party";
- bad luck, mischance
- An instance of misfortune
"Their camping trip turned into a mishap when they got lost in the woods";
- misadventure, mischance
Derived forms: mishaps
Type of: bad luck, chance, fortune, hazard, luck, misfortune
Encyclopedia: Mishap