misstep (Meaning)
misstep (n)
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
misstep (n.)
A wrong step; an error of conduct.
misstep (v. i.)
To take a wrong step; to go astray.
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misstep Sentence Examples
- The politician's misstep in a televised debate cost him the election.
- The company suffered a financial setback due to a series of missteps in their marketing campaign.
- The student's misstep on the exam resulted in a failing grade.
- The dancer's misstep caused her to lose her balance and fall.
- The surgeon's misstep during the operation put the patient's life at risk.
- The government's misstep in handling the pandemic led to widespread illness and economic turmoil.
- The athlete's misstep during the race cost them the victory.
- The negotiator's misstep during the salary negotiations weakened their bargaining position.
- The artist's misstep in choosing the wrong color scheme ruined the painting.
- The engineer's misstep in designing the bridge led to its collapse.
FAQs About the word misstep
an unintentional but embarrassing blunderA wrong step; an error of conduct., To take a wrong step; to go astray.
mistake,blunder, error, slip, misjudging, misapprehension, trip, misjudgment, miscalculation, slipup
correctness, precision, exactness, accuracy, correctness, exactness, exactitude, exactitude, strictness,precision
The politician's misstep in a televised debate cost him the election.
The company suffered a financial setback due to a series of missteps in their marketing campaign.
The student's misstep on the exam resulted in a failing grade.
The dancer's misstep caused her to lose her balance and fall.
