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View usage for: (mɪsstɛp) Word forms: misstepscountable nounA misstep is a mistake. [US] Las Vegas police committed a string of costly missteps. misstep in British English (ˌmɪsˈstɛp) misstep in American English (ˈmɪsˌstɛp; mɪsˈstɛp) US noun1. a wrong or awkward step 2. a mistake in conduct; faux pas Examples of 'misstep' in a sentencemisstep `Five full years without a misstep, five years of fidelity.Any misstep would result in his death and the failure of the entire operation. Synonyms of 'misstep'slip, trip, mistake, error More Synonyms of misstep Synonyms stumble bad move wrong move false step Additional synonymsDefinition a stupid or clumsy mistake I think we have made a tactical blunder. Synonyms mistake, slip, fault, error, boob (British, slang), oversight, gaffe, slip-up (informal), indiscretion, impropriety, howler (informal), bloomer (British, informal), clanger (informal), faux pas, boo-boo (informal), gaucherie, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition a mistake, inaccuracy, or misjudgment NASA discovered a mathematical error in its calculations. Synonyms mistake, slip, fault, blunder, flaw, boob (British, slang), delusion, oversight, misconception, fallacy, inaccuracy, howler (informal), bloomer (British, informal), miscalculation, misapprehension, solecism (formal), erratum, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang), boner (slang, US) Definition a socially embarrassing action or mistake She made an embarrassing faux pas. Synonyms gaffe, blunder, indiscretion, impropriety, bloomer (British, informal), boob (British, slang), clanger (informal), solecism, breach of etiquette, gaucherie, barbecue stopper (Australian, informal) - missive
- misspent
- misstate
- misstep
- mist
- mist over or up
- mistake
Additional synonymsDefinition something said or done that is socially upsetting or incorrect He made an embarrassing gaffe at the convention last weekend. Synonyms blunder, mistake, error, indiscretion, lapse, boob (British, slang), slip-up (informal), slip, howler (informal), bloomer (informal), clanger (informal), faux pas, boo-boo (informal), solecism, gaucherie, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition an indiscreet act or remark The newspapers tried to reveal the party's indiscretions. Synonyms mistake, slip, error, lapse, folly, boob (British, slang), gaffe, bloomer (British, informal), faux pas, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition a temporary drop in standard as a result of forgetfulness or lack of concentration The incident was being seen as a serious security lapse. Synonyms mistake, failing, fault, failure, error, slip, negligence, omission, oversight, indiscretionDefinition an error or blunder He says there must have been some mistake. Synonyms error, blunder, oversight, slip, misunderstanding, boob (British, slang, old-fashioned), misconception, gaffe (informal), slip-up (informal), bloomer (British, informal, old-fashioned), clanger (informal), miscalculation, error of judgment, faux pas, false move, boo-boo (informal), barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang), misstepDefinition a mistake The girls had made three crucial slip-ups. Synonyms mistake, slip, error, misunderstanding, blunder, boob (British, slang), oversight, misconception, gaffe, inaccuracy, howler (informal), goof (informal), bloomer (British, informal), clanger (informal), miscalculation, error of judgment, false move, misstep, solecism, barry or Barry Crocker (Australian, slang) Definition a false step Slips, trips and falls were monitored using a daily calendar. Synonyms stumble, fall, slip, blunder, false move, misstep, false step |