Blundered: meaning, definitions and examples
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blundered
[ หblสndษrd ]
general action
To blunder means to make a careless mistake or to move clumsily. It often implies a significant error resulting from ignorance or lack of attention.
Synonyms
error, fumble, misstep, mistake.
Examples of usage
- He blundered during his presentation, forgetting key points.
- She blundered into the wrong meeting room.
- The team blundered their strategy, losing the match.
- He blundered in his calculations, leading to incorrect results.
Translations
Translations of the word "blundered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น errar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคคเฅ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช sich blamieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbuat kesalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ zawaliฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคฑๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท faire une erreur
๐ช๐ธ cometer un error
๐น๐ท hata yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์๋ฅผ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฑุชูุจ ุฎุทุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ udฤlat chybu
๐ธ๐ฐ urobiลฅ chybu
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ้
๐ธ๐ฎ narediti napako
๐ฎ๐ธ gera mistรถk
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะต ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแแ แแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษhv etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ cometer un error
Etymology
The word 'blundered' originates from the Middle English term 'blunderen', which means to stumble or to err. It is derived from the Old English 'blundrian', meaning to make a blunder or stumble. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just physical stumbling but also metaphorical missteps, particularly in judgment or action. The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense, showcasing an action that has already occurred, often associated with a lack of care or attention. The usage of 'blunder' grew in popularity during the 18th century, reflecting both social and personal conversations about errors and miscalculations.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,444, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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