Misstep: meaning, definitions and examples
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misstep
[ หmษชsหstษp ]
in dance
A misstep is a mistake made while dancing, such as stepping in the wrong direction or at the wrong time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She recovered quickly from her misstep and continued the routine.
- His misstep caused a slight stumble, but he quickly regained his balance.
Translations
Translations of the word "misstep" in other languages:
๐ต๐น erro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฐเฅเคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Fehler
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bลฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ใ (machigai)
๐ซ๐ท erreur
๐ช๐ธ error
๐น๐ท hata
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ (sil-su)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทุฃ (khatฤ')
๐จ๐ฟ chyba
๐ธ๐ฐ chyba
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฏฏ (cuรฒwรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ napaka
๐ฎ๐ธ villa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแแ (shecdoma)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษhv
๐ฒ๐ฝ error
Word origin
The word 'misstep' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'mis-' (meaning wrong or badly) and 'step'. It initially referred to a literal false step or stumble, especially in dance. Over time, the meaning expanded to include figurative mistakes or errors in judgment. The word is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe a misjudgment or misfortune.
See also: missteps, overstep, sidestep, step, steppe, stepping, steps.