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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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, her lengthening series of missteps cast fog around Paramount management’s ability to run media properties with any degree of success.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
While the case may have appeared straightforward, Maher has since claimed that there were missteps.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Banks collected billions in overdraft fees over the last year from accountholders, and with the average overdraft fee hovering at about $35, even a small misstep with your finances can quickly spiral into a serious financial burden.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Misstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstep. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep
1
: a wrong step
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