Synonyms of missteps

missteps

noun

plural of misstep

1

as in mistakes

a wrong judgment

another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• blunders
• misjudgments
• miscalculations
• errors
• trips
• slipups
• misapprehensions
• miscues
• inaccuracies
• slips
• gaffes
• fumbles
• misunderstandings
• stumbles
• goofs
• flubs
• misstatements
• lapses
• faults
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• foul-ups
• clinkers
• boobs
• misconstructions
• misimpressions
• errancies
• boners
• misprisions
• muffs

2

as in blunders

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

a misstep that could lead to disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• blunders
• errors
• miscues
• inaccuracies
• stumbles
• fumbles
• flubs
• trips
• faults
• gaffes
• screwups
• goofs
• oversights
• slipups
• lapses
• gaffs
• bricks
• bobbles
• clangers
• boo-boos
• clinkers
• pratfalls
• slips
• boobs
• fluffs
• snafus
• bloopers
• misunderstandings
• misjudgments
• miscalculations
• misstatements
• misconceptions
• misinterpretations
• howlers
• misreadings
• misconstructions
• foul-ups
• misimpressions
• boners
• misapprehensions
• bloomers
• misdescriptions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of missteps

While humor can energize a brand, but any missteps—or outright misinformation—can derail its reputation. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

These events can be a minefield of potential missteps that could have lasting consequences on your career and workplace relationships. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Remember that people who might be judging missteps or imperfections from the sidelines aren’t the ones taking risks. —Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

Jaguar's past is a compelling blend of triumphs and missteps. —Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Likewise, Poles has made a number of missteps, including his failure to fire Matt Eberflus at the end of last season. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024

Other missteps helped derail the Trojans. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024

Reflecting on past missteps helps normalize the process of challenging beliefs. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

At times this year understaffing has led to quality control missteps, current and former workers said. —Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024