Bumbler: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumbler

 

[ ˈbʌmblər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who is clumsy or inept; someone who tends to make mistakes or cause accidents unintentionally.

Synonyms

accident-prone individual, clumsy person, inept individual

Examples of usage

  • He's such a bumbler, always tripping over his own feet.
  • She's a well-meaning bumbler, but her lack of coordination often leads to mishaps.
Context #2 | Noun

political

A politician who is perceived as incompetent or ineffective in their role.

Synonyms

incompetent leader, ineffective politician

Examples of usage

  • The voters saw the candidate as a bumbler, unable to articulate clear policies or make decisive decisions.
  • The president was mocked by the opposition as a bumbler who couldn't handle the responsibilities of office.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumbler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trapalhão

🇮🇳 गड़बड़ व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Tollpatsch

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 незграба

🇵🇱 niezdara

🇯🇵 不器用な人 (bukiyō na hito)

🇫🇷 maladroit

🇪🇸 torpe

🇹🇷 beceriksiz

🇰🇷 서투른 사람 (seotureun saram)

🇸🇦 أخرق (akhraq)

🇨🇿 nemotorný člověk

🇸🇰 nešika

🇨🇳 笨手笨脚的人 (bèn shǒu bèn jiǎo de rén)

🇸🇮 neroda

🇮🇸 klaufdæri

🇰🇿 шалағай

🇬🇪 მარცხენა (martskhena)

🇦🇿 bacarıqsız

🇲🇽 torpe

Etymology

The word 'bumbler' originated from the verb 'bumble,' which means to move or act in a confused or aimless manner. It has been used since the 18th century to describe someone who is clumsy, inept, or lacking in coordination. Over time, the term has also been applied to politicians or leaders who are seen as ineffective or bungling in their roles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,905, 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.