Meaning of the word misstep in English
What does misstep mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misstep
US /mɪsˈstep/
UK /mɪsˈstep/
Noun
an act or a judgment that is a mistake or is not appropriate
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The company's decision to launch the product without proper testing was a major misstep.
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One diplomatic misstep could jeopardize the entire peace process.
Verb
to make a mistake or an inappropriate judgment
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He tends to misstep when he's under pressure.
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It's easy to misstep in a new cultural environment.