adj
bungling
Bungling (adj) means Incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task. Example: “The bungling waiter spilled soup on two tables in one night.”
adj
1
Incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task.
"The bungling waiter spilled soup on two tables in one night."
noun
1
The act of doing something incompetently.
"Years of bungling had left the department in chaos."
How to use bungling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClumsy incompetence, or someone who acts that way.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bunglings
- Comparative
- more bungling
- Superlative
- most bungling
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Etymology
Comes from the verb bungle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bungling” mean?
The word “bungling” means incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task. In plain terms, clumsy incompetence, or someone who acts that way.
How do you use “bungling” in a sentence?
Here is “bungling” used in a sentence: “The bungling waiter spilled soup on two tables in one night.”
What part of speech is “bungling”?
Depending on how it is used, “bungling” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “bungling” have?
“Bungling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task.
