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

Example:
The company's decision to launch the product without proper testing was a major misstep.
One diplomatic misstep could jeopardize the entire peace process.

Verb

to make a mistake or an inappropriate judgment

Example:
He tends to misstep when he's under pressure.
It's easy to misstep in a new cultural environment.