Synonyms of misstep

misstep

noun

ˌmis-ˈstep 

1

as in mistake

a wrong judgment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• blunder
• misjudgment
• miscalculation
• slipup
• trip
• error
• misapprehension
• slip
• misjudging
• flub
• miscue
• inaccuracy
• gaffe
• stumble
• misunderstanding
• fumble
• goof
• lapse
• misstatement
• errancy
• fault
• clinker
• boob
• misinterpretation
• misconception
• foul-up
• boner
• misconstruction
• muff
• misimpression
• misprision
• misconstruing

2

as in blunder

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

a misstep that could lead to disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• blunder
• error
• stumble
• miscue
• flub
• trip
• fumble
• inaccuracy
• gaffe
• slipup
• screwup
• goof
• brick
• fault
• lapse
• slip
• gaff
• bobble
• oversight
• clanger
• clinker
• boob
• fluff
• boo-boo
• pratfall
• blooper
• snafu
• misunderstanding
• misjudgment
• miscalculation
• howler
• misstatement
• bloomer
• misinterpretation
• misreading
• misconception
• misconstruction
• boner
• foul-up
• misimpression
• misapprehension
• misdescription
• miscomprehension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• precision
• accuracy
• correctness
• exactness
• exactitude
• strictness
• perfection
• preciseness
• infallibility
• inerrancy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misstep

Viewers at home were supposed to see the replacement clue that Jeopardy had filmed, but that’s not what happened thanks to another misstep. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026

The film centers on his rise to leadership, and missteps, during the French and Indian War. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Minor missteps—or sometimes simply existing in a visible role—can become grounds for scrutiny and criticism. — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

While people are generally gracious about missteps, recent surges in tourist numbers are starting to strain that vaunted hospitality. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026