misstep
/mɪsˈstɛp/
noun
- A wrong or clumsy step; a mistake or error in judgment or action.
- His comment was a major misstep in the negotiation.
- The company's misstep led to a loss of customer trust.
- One misstep on the icy sidewalk caused her to fall.
Antonyms
verb
- To make a wrong or clumsy step; to make a mistake.
- The politician misstepped when he made that promise.
- She misstepped on the stairs and twisted her ankle.
- He misstepped during the dance and bumped into his partner.