Definitions for misstep

misstep mis·step

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IPA: /mɪsˈstɛp/

Misstep is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 187 anagrams from letters in misstep (eimpsst).

Definitions for misstep

noun

  1. a wrong step.
  2. an error or slip in conduct; faux pas.

Origin of misstep

First recorded in 1250-1300, misstep is from the Middle English word missteppen. See mis-1, step

Examples for misstep

Looking back, I can see that the friendly gesture was a misstep.

A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.

The horses were tired, and a misstep or a stumble would be dangerous.

After that misstep, though, Gingrey went on to give the world of public health a great deal to cheer about.

But even Jesselyn Radack, one of Snowden's American lawyers, instantly acknowledged that the interchange was a misstep.

Another memorable, if not disastrous, misstep, of course, was his turn as Batman in Batman and Robin.

But that misstep is a minor blip in an otherwise stellar premiere.

Mrs. Brace's voice had not faltered, although she must have seen the misstep.

One misstep and you're liable to get the commissioner killed.

First to make the misstep is "it" for the time or for next game.

Word Value for misstep
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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