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

That wasn’t the only strategic misstep that raised eyebrows.

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But on Monday, Miller had his own major media misstep.

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One misstep made a donor question whether operations inside Jarmond’s athletic department were even worse than they appeared on a surface level.

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Former Indian foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal called the pact a "grave misstep" by Saudi Arabia, warning that this could have serious implications for India's national security.

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She does accept responsibility for certain missteps, such as when she was asked on “The View” if she would have done anything differently than Biden had she been in charge.

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• error 
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• lapse 
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