verb
- steers incorrectly or in the wrong direction; guides badly or off course
Usage: third person singular present tense of missteer
Examples
- The captain missteers the ship away from the safe harbor.
- Poor signage missteers drivers onto the wrong highway.
- He missteers the conversation toward a sensitive topic.
- The faulty GPS missteers travelers through the forest.
- She missteers the project by ignoring expert advice.