misstep

• Substantivo que designa um passo em falso ou uma pequena falha, muitas vezes de forma embaraçosa, mas não intencional; também pode indicar um erro de julgamento ou conduta.

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

1. Embarrassing mistakeB2formal

   An unintentional but embarrassing blunder or error in judgment.

   Erro embaraçoso

   • 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.

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2. Wrong stepB1formal

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

   Passo em falso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosslipstumbletrip