stumble vs misstep
misstep vs stumblestumble and misstep both are nouns.
stumble is a verb but misstep is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stumble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| misstep | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
stumble and misstep
are synonyms defined as:
- stumble and misstep: an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
| stumble (noun) | misstep (noun) |
|---|---|
| an unsteady uneven gait | an unintentional but embarrassing blunder |
| an unintentional but embarrassing blunder |
| stumble (verb) | misstep (verb) |
|---|---|
| make an error | |
| miss a step and fall or nearly fall | |
| walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly | |
| encounter by chance |
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