Default and Misstep

Default

Default noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.

Misstep and default are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misstep" instead a noun "Default".

Nearby Words: defaulter, defaulting, defaulted

Misstep

Misstep noun - A wrong judgment.

Default and misstep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Default" instead a noun "Misstep".

Both words in one sentence

  • And since, as above, we are more familiar with human emotions by default, if you make a misstep with animals it isn't as noticeable.
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