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Bumbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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bumbling

 

[ หˆbสŒmblษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clumsy behavior

Bumbling describes a manner of moving or acting that is clumsy, awkward, or prone to blunders. It often refers to someone who does not handle situations with finesse, leading to mistakes or chaotic results. This term can be used affectionately to describe someone who is endearing despite their lack of grace. The term can also apply to actions taken without careful consideration, resulting in comical or disastrous outcomes.

Synonyms

awkward, blundering, bungling, clumsy, inept.

Examples of usage

  • He made a bumbling attempt to fix the car.
  • The bumbling waiter spilled drinks all over the table.
  • Her bumbling speech was full of pauses and stumbles.

Translations

Translations of the word "bumbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเคผเคฌเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tollpatschig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konyol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ™จ็”จใช (bukiyล na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œํˆฌ๋ฅธ (seotureun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุฑู‚ (akhraq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™็š„ (bรจnzhuล de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepovpreฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klaufi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (khuligani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zakษ™tsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpe

Etymology

The word 'bumble' originates from the Middle English word 'bumblen', which imitates the sound of a buzzing bee or the act of stumbling about in a clumsy way. The first known use of the word dates back to the 15th century. The root of 'bumble' is related to the Old English word 'bumbian', which also speaks to clumsy movement or noise. Over time, the adjective form 'bumbling' developed as people started to describe not just the action but the quality of being awkward and ineffective. The nuance of endearment associated with 'bumbling' gives it a unique place in the English language, often being used in a lighthearted or humorous context.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,895 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.