MISSTEP Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

misstep

noun

ˌmis-ˈstep

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as in mistake

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

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as in blunder

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

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Recent Examples of misstep How Positive Reinforcement Works Positive reinforcement is a type of positive discipline that aims to shape behavior by focusing on the good while reframing missteps as opportunities for learning. —

Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026 In fact, the questioning of Chalker was part of a postmortem examination of a misstep by the case officer who had handed him the key. —

David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 The rules are simple enough to follow, but the small and avoidable administrative missteps end up causing valuable time. —

Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 Even with a home win at Kingsmeadow this weekend, the defense is effectively over, given Chelsea’s missteps earlier in the campaign. —

Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misstep

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Noun

There were almost too many mistakes to count.

— Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Getting your taxes done early can help reduce stress, avoid last-minute mistakes, and give you more time to fix any issues, such as missing forms or incorrect personal information.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026