Misstep
Pronunciation: /mɪsˈstɛp/
Misstep (noun)
- a small mistake or error in judgment or action
- a step taken in the wrong direction, causing a stumble or fall
Examples
- The project was delayed due to a minor misstep.
- She quickly corrected her misstep in the report.
Common collocations: minor misstep, correct a misstep, avoid a misstep, take a misstep, dangerous misstep