misstep

• Substantiv, das einen unbeabsichtigten, aber ungeschickten Fehler oder eine peinliche Entgleisung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an unintentional but embarrassing blunder or mistake.

1. Embarrassing mistakeB2formal

   An unintentional but embarrassing blunder or error in judgment.

   Peinlicher Fehler

   • His comment during the meeting was a major misstep.
   • She realized her misstep as soon as the words left her mouth.
   • The politician's misstep cost him the election.

   Synonymeblundererrorfaux pasgaffeindiscretionlapsemistakeslip

2. Wrong stepB1formal

   A step that is not correctly placed, often causing a stumble or fall.

   Fehltritt

   • He took a misstep on the uneven pavement and twisted his ankle.
   • A single misstep on the icy path could lead to a serious injury.
   • The dancer's misstep was barely noticeable to the audience.

   Synonymeslipstumbletrip