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

These missteps offer insights for the Meta settlement spending. — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Manning’s public misstep and ensuing apology are notable for one of college football’s most prominent players. — Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Roach held up the train of Zendaya's dress to avoid any missteps on the carpet. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Historically, reputational missteps had a finite shelf life bound by the news cycle; a negative headline would inevitably decay beneath fresh headlines. — Jessica Schaefer, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026