bumbling
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/
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torpeza
- The comedian's bumbling attempts at storytelling had everyone laughing at his missteps.
Examples
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Si Bodoh stands for a whole class of persons who, in their bumbling, make social boundaries real.
Academic text (1997) -
Jonas tells the story well, aided by the presence of colorful characters, such as Menelik's fiery wife, Empress Taytu, and the Italian officers whose bumbling ensured their own defeat.
Blog text (1) -
And that, I think, allowed for a certain amount of bumbling.
Blog text (30) -
We think that with all our technology, money, advancement, and such, if there is a mistake, it must be clear bumbling or error.
Blog text (27) -
Although Carter must be profoundly grateful to Obama, because next to him, that bumbling Carter looks positively statesmanlike.
Blog text (27) -
I am constantly surprised by just how aware many, many of them are of the likely result of our current bumbling in the Middle East, and the fact of peak oil. Your excellent discussion of the reasons for their response helps with my understanding of the seeming inaction on their part.
Blog text (29) -
One day, the bumbling Leonardo got his fingers caught in the spokes while greasing the wheels of a rick and ran yelping in pain right across town, to the great amusement of the workers.
Academic text (1994) -
It was awaiting the publication of the report of the inquiry into the events at Ipperwash, where precipitate OPP action resulted in an unnecessary death and an expose of both provincial and federal bumbling and neglect.
Academic text (2009) -
His constant bumbling during the presentation resulted in many confusing moments for the audience.
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Despite his good intentions, his bumbling efforts to help only made the situation worse.
Synonyms
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3.3
Lack of smooth, graceful movement or behavior that looks awkward
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3.6
Lack of skill or grace when moving, often causing trips
Clumsy actions that cause small accidents or mistakes
How Clumsy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bumbling as a noun comes from the verb bumble, which suggests 'to buzz' or move about in a noisy, confused way, like a bumblebee. So 'bumbling' means clumsy or awkward behaviour that often causes mistakes.