Mishap vs. Windfall

Mishapverb

(archaic) To happen through misfortune; to mishappen.

Mishapnoun

Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance.

Mishapverb

To happen unluckily; - used impersonally.

Mishapnoun

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate;

Mishapnoun

an instance of misfortune

Windfallnoun

Something that has been blown down by the wind.

Windfallnoun

A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.

Windfallnoun

(figuratively) A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

Windfallnoun

Anything blown down or off by the wind, as fruit from a tree, or the tree itself, or a portion of a forest prostrated by a violent wind, etc.

Windfallnoun

An unexpected legacy, or other gain.

Windfallnoun

fruit that has fallen from the tree

Windfallnoun

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money);