- misstep
- mis|step [ mıs`step ] noun count AMERICAN FORMALa mistake, especially one caused by bad judgment
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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Misstep — Mis*step , n. A wrong step; an error of conduct. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Misstep — Mis*step , v. i. To take a wrong step; to go astray. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
misstep — index delinquency (misconduct), fault (mistake), indiscretion, lapse (expiration), lapse ( … Law dictionary
misstep — (v.) also mis step, c.1300; see MIS (Cf. mis ) (1) + STEP (Cf. step) (v.). The noun in the figurative sense of faux pas is first recorded c.1800; literal sense is from 1837 … Etymology dictionary
misstep — [n] mistake, wrong move bad move*, blunder, bungle, error, failure, false step, faux pas, fluff*, gaffe, indiscretion, lapse, miscue, miss, slip, slipup*, stumble, trip; concepts 101,674,699 Ant. success … New thesaurus
misstep — ☆ misstep [mis′step΄, mis step′ ] n. 1. a wrong or awkward step 2. a mistake in conduct; faux pas … English World dictionary
misstep — 1. noun a) a step that is wrong, a false step On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal. b) an error or mistake His comment was a misstep that could cost him. 2 … Wiktionary
misstep — UK [mɪsˈstep] / US noun [countable] Word forms misstep : singular misstep plural missteps American formal a mistake, especially one caused by bad judgment … English dictionary
misstep — mis|step [ˈmıs step] n AmE a mistake, especially one that is caused by not understanding a situation correctly ▪ A misstep here could cost millions of dollars … Dictionary of contemporary English
misstep — noun Date: 1788 1. a mistake in judgment or action ; blunder 2. a wrong step … New Collegiate Dictionary
misstep — /mis step /, n. 1. a wrong step. 2. an error or slip in conduct; faux pas. [1250 1300; ME missteppen. See MIS 1, STEP] Syn. 2. fault, transgression, lapse, indiscretion. * * * … Universalium
