MISSTEP Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

misstep

noun

ˌmis-ˈstep

Definition of misstep next

as in mistake

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in blunder

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of misstep Every company that builds a rigorous, responsive AI governance structure now is buying itself the ability to move fast and also to course-correct before a misstep becomes a headline — or a board agenda item no one wants to be sitting at the table for. —

Brandi Thomas, Fortune, 28 May 2026 Thomas's stints with the Knicks as both president of basketball operations and later head coach were filled with missteps . —

Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 May 2026 Building From the Wrong Standpoint One of the defining missteps in early tokenization efforts was starting with the technology rather than the investor. —

Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Whipping up a batch seems like a simple enough endeavor, yet a handful of common missteps can quickly turn the ideal home breakfast into a deflating letdown. —

Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for misstep

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misstep

Noun

Wrobleski made even fewer mistakes.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In many games, her assists and offensive prowess create positives that can arguably offset her mistakes.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026