Bungler: meaning, definitions and examples
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bungler
[ หbสลษกlษr ]
person
A person who makes mistakes or is clumsy in their actions.
Synonyms
blunderer, fumbler, incompetent
Examples of usage
- He's a bungler when it comes to fixing things around the house.
- Don't trust him with important tasks, he's known to be a bungler.
politics
A politician who is ineffective or incompetent in their role.
Synonyms
ineffective leader, inept politician
Examples of usage
- The voters were disappointed with the bungler's performance in office.
- The opposition criticized the government for appointing a bungler to the position.
Translations
Translations of the word "bungler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trapalhรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคพเฅเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Tollpatsch
๐ฎ๐ฉ ceroboh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ niezdara
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅจ็จ่
๐ซ๐ท gauche
๐ช๐ธ torpe
๐น๐ท beceriksiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌ๋ฅธ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ nemotornรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neลกika
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆ็ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ neroda
๐ฎ๐ธ klaufi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะบะตะผััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑqsฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpe
Word origin
The word 'bungler' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'bungle', which means 'to carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently'. It has been used to describe individuals who consistently make mistakes or are inept in their actions. Over time, 'bungler' has become a common term to refer to someone who is known for their clumsiness or incompetence.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,197, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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