English word misstep comes from English mis- (Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure.), English step
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mis- | English (eng) | Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure. |
| step | English (eng) | (intransitive) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.. (intransitive) To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.. (intransitive) To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.. (intransitive, figuratively) To move mentally; to go in imagination.. (transitive) To set, [...] |
| misstep | English (eng) | (intransitive) To make an error or mistake.. (intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly. (figurative) An error or mistake.. A step that is wrong, a false step. |