adj
bumbling
adj
1
Acting in a clumsy, confused, or inept way, with little skill or coordination.
"The bumbling detective kept missing the obvious clues."
"She gave a bumbling apology that only made things worse."
How to Use Bumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClumsy and confused, in a way that's often a bit comic.
Common pairings
bumbling idiot
a bumbling attempt
Word Forms
more bumbling comparative, bumblings plural, most bumbling superlative
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