misstep
noun
mis·step
ˌmis-ˈstep 
1
: a mistake in judgment or action : blunder
missteps that led to the project's failure
2
: a wrong step
took a misstep and fell
Examples of misstep in a Sentence
Their decision to relocate the company was a major misstep.
another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up
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—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Apparently, this year’s can’t be laid at the feet of Tyler and is due instead to delays and missteps at some or all of the various county offices responsible for managing Cook County’s convoluted property tax system.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Packing the wrong item may seem like a style misstep, but both can lead to bigger issues.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
His dad remedies this misstep later in the reception by giving a touching speech about his son, Helen and Serenity.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misstep
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstep. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep
1
: a wrong step
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