A misstep is a mistake that you make. When you make a misstep, you usually end up doing something that you didn't plan on doing.
The politician made a misstep when he attacked the other politician.
The chef made a misstep when he added too much sugar to the cake.
noun
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
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The first misstep occurred during the first part of the oath.
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I apologize for the misstep.
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It was a misstep of mine to not read the topic.
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I was under the impression that it was a misstep.
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I will restore your edit and I apologize for the misstep.
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The article already covers the missteps in administering and reciting the oath.
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Speedy dletion was a very big misstep of the editor who added it.
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The last paper is interesting and explains why Ayala's paper was a misstep.
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His crucial misstep appears to have been a profound failure to blend in.
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However, every possible misstep will be brought up again and again and again.