bumbling
Bumbling (adj) means acting in a clumsy, confused, or inept way, with little skill or coordination. Example: “The bumbling detective kept missing the obvious clues.”
How to use bumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClumsy and confused, in a way that's often a bit comic.
Word forms
more bumbling comparative, bumblings plural, most bumbling superlative
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The _____ detective kept missing the obvious clues.
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What does “bumbling” mean?
The word “bumbling” means acting in a clumsy, confused, or inept way, with little skill or coordination. In plain terms, clumsy and confused, in a way that's often a bit comic.
How do you use “bumbling” in a sentence?
Here is “bumbling” used in a sentence: “The bumbling detective kept missing the obvious clues.”
What part of speech is “bumbling”?
“Bumbling” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of bumbling?
"bumbling" (adj) means acting in a clumsy, confused, or inept way, with little skill or coordination.