Bumbling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bumbling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bumble.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bumble.
More Meanings
- The act of one who bumbles; a mistake or error, especially through clumsiness.
- Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent or inept; showing little or no skill.
Example Sentences
a bumbling fool
This wasn’t the first time I held Isaacson’s judgment in low regard. […] Linda Yaccarino, Musk’s almost comically bumbling CEO of X is “wickedly smart”.
The purpose of sharing these accounts – particularly during Women’s History Month – is to show that women, like men, can grow from bumbling neophytes to competent leaders.
Word Forms
- bumblings
Synonyms for bumbling
Depending on context, synonyms include maladroit, bungling, heavy-handed, ham-handed, butterfingered, left-handed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bungling, butterfingered, heavy-handed, maladroit, ham-fisted, ham-handed.
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