MISSTEP Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

misstep

noun

ˌmis-ˈstep

Definition of misstep

as in mistake

a wrong judgment another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up

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as in blunder

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy a misstep that could lead to disaster

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Recent Examples of misstep Still, Cramer acknowledged the Foot Locker acquisition, which the company completed in September 2025, is increasingly looking like a misstep. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 But her candidacy has faced skepticism, particularly after a misstep at a debate last week. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 That exodus of talent provides a new way to illustrate an old story of Nebraska missteps. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Graham, on her end, has faced scrutiny from many fellow Republicans over her lack of political experience and occasional missteps on the trail. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misstep

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Noun

The mistakes that sink applications Loan files in this category rarely die because the borrower earns too little.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Innovation Is Not One Game Organizations also make the mistake of treating innovation as a single activity.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

Boutique seasonal brand, made it to market, suggesting the blunder might be related to a need for more executives and other workers connected with and sensitive to needs and concerns of Black consumers.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
From a 2026 lens, extending Braun while kicking Watson’s can down the road looks like an epic blunder that could cost the Nuggets another title in the Joker’s prime.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

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