Fumblingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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fumblingly
[ ˈfʌmbəlɪŋli ]
clumsily, awkwardly
Fumblingly describes an action performed with clumsiness or a lack of coordination. It often conveys a sense of struggle or difficulty in executing a task, suggesting that the person is not handling the situation smoothly. Typically used to express how someone might be awkwardly trying to manage objects, emotions, or situations, it implies a level of embarrassment or self-consciousness. The term underscores the sense of incompetency in the way a task is approached.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully.
Examples of usage
- She fumbledly tried to pick up the fallen pen from the floor.
- He fumblingly attempted to explain his ideas during the meeting.
- The child fumbledly put on his shoes, struggling with the laces.
- They fumblingly navigated through the crowd at the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "fumblingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desajeitadamente
🇮🇳 अनाड़ी तरीके से
🇩🇪 ungeschickt
🇮🇩 dengan canggung
🇺🇦 незграбно
🇵🇱 niezdarnie
🇯🇵 不器用に (bukiyou ni)
🇫🇷 maladroitement
🇪🇸 torpemente
🇹🇷 becerice, beceriksizce
🇰🇷 어색하게 (eosekage)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير متمكن (bishakl ghayr mutamakin)
🇨🇿 nešikovně
🇸🇰 nešikovne
🇨🇳 笨拙地 (bènzhuō de)
🇸🇮 nerodno
🇮🇸 klaufalega
🇰🇿 ұятсыз (uyatsyz)
🇬🇪 არეულად (areulad)
🇦🇿 bacarıqsız şəkildə
🇲🇽 torpe
Etymology
The term 'fumblingly' derives from the verb 'fumble', which has its origins in the late Middle Ages. The word 'fumble' comes from the Old French 'fombler', meaning to handle clumsily or to fumble with something. It is believed to have been influenced by various Germanic languages, where similar terms convey meanings related to moving awkwardly or clumsily. Over time, the adverbial form 'fumblingly' emerged to describe actions done in a fumble-like manner, emphasizing ineffectiveness or carelessness. This word reflects human experiences of embarrassment or difficulty in performing tasks that require dexterity or confidence.