misstep

Meaning

Noun

1. A step that is wrong, a false step.
2. (figuratively) An error or mistake.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly.
2. (intransitive) To make an error or mistake.

Synonyms

stumble

trip

faux pas

trip-up

slip

howler

indiscretion

make a mistake

miss one’s step

mudslide

blooper

slide

slip-up

solecism

stray

false step

wrong idea

muff

contretemps

deflection

delusion

fault

Translations

Fehltritt

faux pas

trébucher

desliz

tropiezo

passo falso

παραπάτημα

paso en falso

Fall

falsche Idee

ausgleiten

falsches Denken

sich das Bein verrenken

πτώση

lliscada

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɪs.stɛp/

Etymology

From mis- + step.