noun · Easy SAT word

Mishap

an unlucky accident

Mishap in a sentence

A minor mishap delayed the project by only one day.

Synonyms for mishap

accident
misfortune
incident

Antonyms for mishap

fortune
luck
blessing

Practice mishap on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like mishap appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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