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mishaps

/ˈmɪshæps/

Meanings
noun
An accident, mistake, or problem.

Examples :

"Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step."
disaster event situation

Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration completion

completion noun

/kəmˈpliːʃən/

The act or state of being or making something complete; conclusion, accomplishment.

"The completion of the project meant we could finally take a break. "

Illustration misfortune

misfortune noun

/mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/

Bad luck

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration mischance

mischance noun

/mɪsˈtʃɑːns/

Bad luck, misfortune.

"Despite her careful planning, the trip was ruined by a series of unfortunate mischances, including a delayed flight and a lost suitcase. "

Illustration problem

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration delaying

delaying verb

/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ /diˈleɪɪŋ/

To put off until a later time; to defer.

"The heavy rain is delaying our picnic until next weekend. "

Illustration mistake

mistake noun

/mɪˈsteɪk/

An error; a blunder.

"My math homework had a mistake; I added the numbers incorrectly. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

Illustration watches

watches noun

/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/ /ˈwɑt͡ʃɪz/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."