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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.”

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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 notes

In 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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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.

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