misstep

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

figuratively

A step that is wrong, a false step. / (figuratively) An error or mistake.

Japanese Meaning

誤った歩み / 間違った足取り / 過ち / 失策

One misstep on the trail sent her tumbling down the hillside.

山道でのほんの一度の踏み外しで、彼女は斜面から転げ落ちた。

Sense（1）

A step that is wrong, a false step.

On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) An error or mistake.

His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.

missteps

（ plural ）