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

Addressing these cultural missteps is crucial for leaders to retain top talent and prevent disengagement from escalating into resignations. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray and Nneka Ogwumike are all former Sparks champions who left in free agency because of the franchise’s consistent missteps. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Learning and growing from any missteps is all part of the game, the serial LinkedIn user says. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

One supposed misstep happened last week, with Mullin’s order temporarily suspending vehicle traffic stops after two fatal shootings by ICE officers in Houston and Maine. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 23 July 2026