misstep

Meanings

• Noun

  An error or mistake, especially one that results in a lessened effect or achievement.

  - "His misstep cost his team the game."
  - "The politician's misstep during the debate damaged her reputation."

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Synonyms

error , faux pas , mistake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misstep
mist , pist , list , twist

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Variants

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misstep , missteps

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'a step taken in error' or 'a false step,' misstep comes from the Old English 'mistigan,' meaning 'to miss.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misstep' has been used in various fields, including mathematics and physics.

2. In the game of chess, a misstep can lead to losing the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. blunder: A serious and often embarrassing mistake or error

2. gaffe: A social blunder or mistake, especially one made in public

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Culture

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In literature, misstep is often used as a metaphor for a mistake or error, particularly in the context of decision-making or strategy.

How to Memorize "misstep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking a step, but it's the wrong one.
   - Imagine a game where every misstep results in a penalty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misstep' with the idea of making a mistake.
   - Think of a misstep as a miscalculation or error.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember MISSTEP as an acronym for 'Mistakes I Shouldn't Soon Take Again'

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