misstep
pronunciation
How to pronounce misstep in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsˈstep]
How to pronounce misstep in American English:
US [mɪsˈstɛp]
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- Noun:
- an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
Word Origin
- misstep (v.)
- also mis-step, c. 1300; see mis- (1) + step (v.). The noun in the figurative sense of "faux pas" is first recorded c. 1800; literal sense is from 1837.
Example
- 1. It is this misstep that has prompted the eu to levy its fine .
- 2. They didn 't avoid every misstep .
- 3. Every human develops a sense of humor , and everyone 's taste is slightly different . But certain fundamental aspects of humor help explain why a misstep may elicit laughter .
- 4. That misstep brought additional scrutiny of the bank 's risk controls and compliance efforts .
- 5. Mr hildebrand 's good work as a central banker should not fall victim to his personal misstep .