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mishap

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/ˈmɪshæp/ · mis-hap

An unfortunate incident or accident.

Meanings

nounformal

An unfortunate incident or accident.

ایک نامناسب واقعہ یا حادثہ۔

حادثہ

haadsa

Synonyms

accidentcalamitymisfortuneحادثہمصیبتکمی

Antonyms

fortunelucksuccessقسمتخوش قسمتیکامیابی

Common Collocations

  • minor mishap
  • tragic mishap
  • unexpected mishap

Example Sentences

The car accident was just a minor mishap.

گاڑی کا حادثہ صرف ایک معمولی حادثہ تھا۔

Gaari ka haadsa sirf aik mamooli haadsa tha.

Her mishap during the presentation made everyone laugh.

پیشکش کے دوران اس کا حادثہ سب کو ہنسانے والا بن گیا۔

Peshkash ke dauran us ka haadsa sab ko hansanay wala ban gaya.

They faced a mishap on their long journey.

ان کو اپنی لمبی سفر پر ایک حادثے کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔

Un ko apni lambi safar par aik haadse ka samna karna para.

Easily Confused With

misstep:A misstep refers specifically to an error in judgment or action, while a mishap is a broader term for any unfortunate incident.

Word Family

mishap
nounحادثہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Mishaps happen when taking risks.

Picture a spilled drink as a classic mishap.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حادثة خوشی کی گامزنی ہے، مگر ہر آہ بھی غم کی لہجہ ہے۔

Haadsa khushi ki gamzani hai, magar har aah bhi gham ki lehja hai.

An incident is a fleeting joy, yet every sigh carries the tone of sorrow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ملی تو حادثہ ہو گیا۔

Mili to haadsa ho gaya.

When it happened, it turned into a mishap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "mishap" — bad fortune

First known use: 14th century

The term originated in the Old Norse ‘mishap’, meaning 'bad luck'. Over time, it evolved into the modern English usage referring to unfortunate events.