What does bungling mean?
Bungling means Incompetent or inept..
Bungling
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Incompetent or inept..
Definitions by Sense
- Incompetent or inept.
- An act of incompetence or ineptitude.
- present participle and gerund of bungle
Example Sentences
Harry made a bungling attempt to catch the ball.
Well, he then decided to manufacture everything as in the human body. I'll show you in the museum the bungling attempt it took him ten years to produce. It was to have been a man, but it lived for three days only. Then up came young Rossum, an engineer. He was a wonderful fellow, Miss Glory. When he saw what a mess of it the old man was making, he said: "It's absurd to spend ten years making a man. If you can't make him quicker than nature, you might as well shut up shop."
Your bungling nearly cost us our jobs.
Synonyms for bungling
Antonyms for bungling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bungling
- most bungling
- bunglings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bungling?
Common synonyms include incompetent, maladroit, clumsy, unskilled.
What is the opposite of bungling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bungling in a sentence?
Harry made a bungling attempt to catch the ball.
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