Missteps: meaning, definitions and examples

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missteps

[ ˈmɪsˌstɛps ]

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in dance

A mistake in a sequence of steps or movements, especially in dance.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake, slip-up

Examples of usage

She made a few missteps during the routine.
After a couple of missteps, she regained her balance and continued dancing.
The missteps in the performance were noticeable to the audience.

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in a plan or action

To make an error or mistake in judgment or action.

Synonyms

blunder, err, falter, stumble

Examples of usage

He misstepped by trusting the wrong person.
If we misstep now, it could jeopardize the entire project.
The team cannot afford to misstep in this crucial stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "missteps" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passos em falso

🇮🇳 गलतियाँ

🇩🇪 Fehltritte

🇮🇩 langkah keliru

🇺🇦 помилки

🇵🇱 błędy

🇯🇵 誤り

🇫🇷 faux pas

🇪🇸 pasos en falso

🇹🇷 hatalar

🇰🇷 실수

🇸🇦 أخطاء

🇨🇿 chyby

🇸🇰 chyby

🇨🇳 错误

🇸🇮 napake

🇮🇸 mistök

🇰🇿 қателіктер

🇬🇪 შეცდომები

🇦🇿 səhvlər

🇲🇽 pasos en falso

Word origin

The word 'missteps' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning badly or wrongly, and 'steps' referring to movements or actions. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The term is commonly used in dance contexts to describe errors in choreographed routines or sequences of steps. Over time, 'missteps' has evolved to also encompass mistakes or errors in judgment or actions in various contexts.

See also: misstep, overstep, sidestep, step, steppe, stepping, steps.