verb
- to steer incorrectly or badly; to guide in the wrong direction
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used in nautical or figurative contexts
Examples
- The captain missteered the ship through the narrow channel.
- If you missteer the boat, you could hit the rocks.
- The driver missteered around the curve and nearly went off the road.
- Poor navigation caused the pilot to missteer the aircraft.
- Don't missteer me—I need clear directions to get there.