Bumbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumbled

 

[ หˆbสŒm.bษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fumble or blunder

The verb 'bumbled' refers to the action of moving or acting in a clumsy or confused manner. It generally implies a lack of coordination or grace, often resulting in mistakes or mishaps. This word is typically associated with a chaotic or humorous scenario where someone ineffectively tries to handle a situation or task. 'Bumbled' can also signify a failure to perform tasks successfully due to confusion. It may convey a sense of lightheartedness or unintentional error.

Synonyms

blundered, botched, bungled, fumbled, muffed

Examples of usage

  • He bumbled through the presentation, forgetting key points.
  • She bumbled her way through the kitchen, spilling flour everywhere.
  • They bumbled along the trail, unsure of their directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumbled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tollpatschig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kacau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ™จ็”จใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œํˆฌ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neroden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผะดะตััƒะณะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™cib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpe

Etymology

The word 'bumble' has its roots in the early English language, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'bumblen', which means 'to make a humming sound' or 'to move clumsily'. The word was likely influenced by the sound made by bees (hence, the association with 'bumblebee'), which is characterized by a buzzing noise while they move about clumsily. Over time, 'bumble' evolved to encompass the broader meaning of acting awkwardly or ineptly, particularly in social situations or tasks. The adaptation to 'bumbled' reflects a past tense form that emphasizes completed actions of clumsiness or error. Today, 'bumble' and its derivatives are widely used in both spoken and written English to describe a range of scenarios involving confusion, awkwardness, or lack of skill.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,548, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.