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 single-use bathroom amenities in the rooms seem like a misstep, though.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
These scenarios necessitate catastrophic conditions—such as a hard economic landing, major policy missteps, or total institutional withdrawal.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The market lost confidence in Intel last week due to some missteps.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Pohlad also acknowledged missteps, as well, such as not investing in the roster after winning a playoff series for the first time since 2002.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
These scenarios necessitate catastrophic conditions—such as a hard economic landing, major policy missteps, or total institutional withdrawal.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The market lost confidence in Intel last week due to some missteps.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Pohlad also acknowledged missteps, as well, such as not investing in the roster after winning a playoff series for the first time since 2002.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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misstep
noun
mis·step
(ˈ)mis-ˈstep
1
: a wrong step
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