Synonyms of missteps

missteps

noun

plural of misstep

1

as in mistakes

a wrong judgment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• blunders
• misjudgments
• miscalculations
• errors
• trips
• slipups
• misapprehensions
• miscues
• inaccuracies
• slips
• gaffes
• fumbles
• misunderstandings
• stumbles
• goofs
• flubs
• misstatements
• lapses
• faults
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• foul-ups
• clinkers
• boobs
• misconstructions
• misimpressions
• errancies
• boners
• misprisions
• muffs

2

as in blunders

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

a misstep that could lead to disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• blunders
• errors
• miscues
• inaccuracies
• stumbles
• fumbles
• flubs
• trips
• faults
• gaffes
• screwups
• goofs
• oversights
• slipups
• lapses
• gaffs
• bricks
• bobbles
• clangers
• boo-boos
• clinkers
• pratfalls
• slips
• boobs
• fluffs
• snafus
• bloopers
• misunderstandings
• misjudgments
• miscalculations
• misstatements
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• howlers
• misreadings
• misconstructions
• foul-ups
• misimpressions
• boners
• misapprehensions
• bloomers
• misdescriptions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of missteps

Dermatologists say the hours between washing your face and falling asleep are when skin repairs itself, and small missteps at night can quietly cause the breakouts, dryness and irritation people spend the day trying to fix. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Warren pushed back on the idea the Bears have had missteps over the last four years or so. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Malfunctions can stem from a variety of underlying faults, including software issues and manufacturing missteps. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

But in November 2022, the Disney board ousted Chapek after a series of missteps and called Iger back into service. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

False lead One of the biggest missteps was a misdiagnosis early in his case. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

The shocking lack of answers does not appear to be for a lack of resources, rather it highlights perceived investigative missteps along the way. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

This is a recipe for potential chaos and could lead to dangerous missteps during the careful dance of coordinating a leadership transition. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Companies like Poppi and LEGO show how empowering communities to shape offerings provides crucial early signals for future trends, avoiding costly missteps. — Brieane Olson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026