The difference between Faux pas and Misstep

When used as nouns, faux pas means an embarrassing or tactless blunder (especially used in social situations and contexts), whereas misstep means a step that is wrong, a false step.

Misstep is also verb with the meaning: to step badly or incorrectly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Faux pas and Misstep

  1. Faux pas as a noun:

    An embarrassing or tactless blunder (especially used in social situations and contexts); a misstep.

  1. Misstep as a noun:

    A step that is wrong, a false step.

    Examples:

    "On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal."

  2. Misstep as a noun (figurative):

    An error or mistake.

    Examples:

    "His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly."

  1. Misstep as a verb (intransitive):

    To step badly or incorrectly.

    Examples:

    "My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe."

  2. Misstep as a verb (intransitive):

    To make an error or mistake.

    Examples:

    "I don't want to misstep by offending them."

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