Misstep: meaning, definitions and examples

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misstep

 

[ หˆmษชsหŒstษ›p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in dance

A misstep is a mistake made while dancing, such as stepping in the wrong direction or at the wrong time.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake

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.
Context #2 | Noun

in general

A misstep is a mistake or error in judgment or action.

Synonyms

error, fault, mistake

Examples of usage

  • The CEO's misstep led to a significant drop in company stock.
  • She realized her misstep in trusting him too quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "misstep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเฅเคŸเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fehler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesalahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ฤ…d

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–“้•ใ„ (machigai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท erreur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ error

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค์ˆ˜ (sil-su)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุฃ (khatฤ')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chyba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chyba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”™่ฏฏ (cuรฒwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napaka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒชแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ (shecdoma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™hv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.