What does bungled mean?
Bungled means Incompetently performed; ruined through incompetent action; botched up..
Bungled
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Incompetently performed; ruined through incompetent action; botched up..
Definitions by Sense
- Incompetently performed; ruined through incompetent action; botched up.
- simple past and past participle of bungle
Example Sentences
There was a whiff of farce about Southampton’s second goal too, as, six minutes later, a bungled Sunderland pass ricocheted off Will Buckley’s backside to the feet of Dusan Tadic.
Synonyms for bungled
Antonyms for bungled
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bungled
- most bungled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bungled?
Common synonyms include unskilled, botched.
What is the opposite of bungled?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bungled in a sentence?
There was a whiff of farce about Southampton’s second goal too, as, six minutes later, a bungled Sunderland pass ricocheted off Will Buckley’s backside to the feet of Dusan Tadic.
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