misstep
Americannoun
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a wrong step.
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an error or slip in conduct; faux pas.
- Synonyms:
- indiscretion, lapse, transgression, fault
noun
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a false step
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an error
Etymology
Origin of misstep
First recorded in 1250–1300, misstep is from the Middle English word missteppen. See mis- 1, step
Example Sentences
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The chief’s comments, on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Palisades fire, were the strongest admission yet of missteps by department leaders.
From Los Angeles Times
The inflation in Argentina that once benefited Fiserv has since cooled, and the company also has struggled with operational missteps.
From Barron's
The incoming mayor made an early misstep with one of his new administration hires.
The company has leveraged partnerships and been more disciplined with AI spending than many of its peers, but has also made a series of missteps.
From MarketWatch
The company has made a series of missteps with AI, teasing features before they were ready for primetime and rolling out new functions more slowly than peers.
From MarketWatch
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