Definitions for missteps

missteps mis·step

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IPA: /mɪsˈstɛp/

Missteps is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 194 anagrams from letters in missteps (eimpssst).

Definitions for missteps

noun

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

Origin of missteps

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

Examples for missteps

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking back, I can see that the friendly gesture 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.

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

Word Value for missteps
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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