misstart
Flubbed the launch
A misstart is a faulty or failed beginning—an attempt to start something that goes wrong and must be redone.
Runners in a race may be called back after a misstart.
The verb means to start incorrectly or unsuccessfully: The engine misstarts in cold weather.
After several misstarts, the project finally gained momentum.
Handle with clumsy fingers
mishandle · stumble · flounder · gaffe · goof · slip · misstep · error
Minor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- crashSudden violent impact
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- hangSuspend from above
hiccup · fault · defect · failure · error · stall · sputter · breakdown
Removal from eligibility
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- blocksObstructs or sections
- sprinterShort-distance racing specialist
- raceCompetition of speed
track · timing · reflexes · gunshot · tension · adrenaline · nerves · athletes
Enforced waiting period
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- snagUnforeseen complication
- complicationFactor that adds difficulty
stumbling block · holdup · interruption · difficulty · impediment · disadvantage · challenge · rocky beginning
Restore to original state
- redoPerform once more
- do-overAnother chance given
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
- correctionFixing of mistakes
regroup · retry · bounce back · new beginning · reboot · mulligan · try again · recommence
fumble
Handle with clumsy fingers
muff · mishandle · stumble · flounder · gaffe · goof · slip · misstep · error · miscue
glitch
Minor system fault
hang · hiccup · fault · defect · failure · error · stall · sputter · breakdown · misfire
disqualification
Removal from eligibility
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- blocksObstructs or sections
- sprinterShort-distance racing specialist
race · track · timing · reflexes · gunshot · tension · adrenaline · nerves · athletes · competition
delay
Enforced waiting period
complication · stumbling block · holdup · interruption · difficulty · impediment · disadvantage · challenge · rocky beginning · inauspicious
reset
Restore to original state
- redoPerform once more
- do-overAnother chance given
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
correction · regroup · retry · bounce back · new beginning · reboot · mulligan · try again · recommence
start, started, starting, restart, upstart, restarted, restarts, restarting, nonstarter