missteps

noun

Definition of misstepsnext
plural of misstep
1
as in mistakes
a wrong judgment another misstep like that, and the company could go belly-up

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as in blunders
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy a misstep that could lead to disaster

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Recent Examples of missteps But for both Atlantic Division opponents to get back to the playoffs before the Red Wings is concerning at a minimum and speaks to the missteps Detroit has made. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 But for all its promise, AI is often misunderstood—leading to fear, unrealistic expectations and strategic missteps. — Ivana Johnston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 By delivering only relevant content, maintaining responsible email practices and being transparent about data usage, brands can avoid common missteps that undermine trust. — Katie Jewett, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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