fumbler
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6.5
- noun
- /ˈfʌmblər/
:
torpe
- Although the departure was a little less than smooth, what with our Field Grade Fumbler trying to read the checklist and talk on the radios at the same time, the good colonel took up the slack and got them well on their way.
Examples
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By bus, an 8-minute connection means you're constantly on edge knowing you're one wheelchair user or change fumbler away from missing your train.
Blog text (30) -
Shorn was a mere draughtsman; therefore, he was a fumbler and impractical.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Sure did," said the Field Grade Fumbler confidently, "and here it is."
Fiction book (2001) -
The famous fumbler.
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I don't remember Mendenhall being a "chronic fumbler"?
Blog text (6) -
Noticing the copilot wasn't reacting, the Field Grade Fumbler threw the light for him.
Fiction book (2000) -
How can anyone form an opinion of CK and already label him a fumbler and label him as a QB that doesn't protect the ball after 4 quarters of football?
Blog text (29) -
The Field-grade Fumbler felt dejected as he had, once again, snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by arriving one hour late with his high-priority cargo.
Fiction book (2000) -
If Dyer benched because of the fumble, the staff needs to remember Mendenhall used to be a chronic fumbler; in big games, you can count on Mendy to fumble the ball away.
Blog text (6) -
During the important match, he proved to be a real fumbler, dropping the ball at critical moments.
Synonyms
22
7.0
A person who often makes mistakes in important situations
10
7.5
A person who does a job very badly
9
9.9
A person who often makes serious or careless mistakes
7
8.6
A person who often fails to do things well
3
7.9
A person who is not good at a sport or other activity
2
8.3
A person who often makes mistakes and seems clumsy
2
9.9
A person who is often clumsy and makes mistakes
1
7.8
A person who often makes mistakes because they lack skill
1
9.2
A person who does a job badly because they are not skilled
1
7.5
A person who often makes mistakes because they lack skill
1
7.8
A person who often makes serious mistakes because they are careless
A person who does work in a careless or clumsy way
Antonyms
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fumbler comes from the verb fumble, which meant to 'feel' or 'grope' with your hands—think of searching for keys in the dark—plus the agent -er meaning a person. So a fumbler is someone who often handles things clumsily or makes awkward mistakes.