Word INCIDENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

incident

🇺🇸 [ˈɪnsɪdənt]

Meanings

An event or occurrence, often unexpected or unusual. It can refer to a situation that causes trouble or involves conflict, sometimes leading to significant consequences.

Examples

• There was a minor incident at the airport when the flight was delayed.
• The police are investigating the incident that occurred last night.
• An incident at the office delayed the entire day's work.

Synonyms

event • occurrence • episode

Antonyms

normalcy • regularity • routine