Misstep

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈstɛp/

Misstep (noun)

  1. a small mistake or error in judgment or action
  2. 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

Synonyms of Misstep

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Misstep

  • when referring to outcomes
  • when referring to actions