misstepped
verb (past tense)UK /ˌmɪsˈstept/
US /ˌmɪsˈstept/
Took a wrong step or made a mistake.
She misstepped on the stairs and nearly fell.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Made a wrong decision or choice.
The company misstepped by ignoring the warning signs.
3. Stepped badly or in the wrong place while walking or dancing.
He misstepped during the dance and bumped into his partner.
4. Acted in a way that was socially inappropriate.
The politician misstepped with that careless remark.