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misstep

noun

An unintentional but embarrassing blunder

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
P
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A1

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noun

  1. An unintentional but embarrassing blunder

    “He recited the whole poem without a single trip”

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Example Sentences

He recited the whole poem without a single trip
He arranged his robes to avoid a trip-up later
Confusion caused his unfortunate misstep

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