misstep

[mis-step]

noun

1. a wrong step.

2. an error or slip in conduct; faux pas.

   Synonyms: indiscretion, lapse, transgression, fault

misstep

/ ˌmɪsˈstɛp /

noun

1. a false step

2. an error

Word History and Origins

Origin of misstep¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, misstep is from the Middle English word missteppen. See mis- ¹, step

Example Sentences

Last spring, Vail pulled him off the bench, hoping he could steady its business and help the company recover from a series of missteps.

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Schoenberg said LAFD’s review of its own actions thus far ignores the missteps that he believes require the most scrutiny: What was and wasn’t done between Jan. 1 and Jan. 7.

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Each misstep escalated the cycle to a higher tempo.

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With days to go in the New York City mayoral contest, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani—often smooth and charismatic—made a real misstep.

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Last week, the family released a lengthy document detailing the missteps they say were made by authorities in NSW in the search for Cheryl.

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• error 
• failure 
• gaffe 
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• lapse 
• miscue 
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