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

Incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task.

"The bungling waiter spilled soup on two tables in one night."

noun

The act of doing something incompetently.

"Years of bungling had left the department in chaos."

How to use bungling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishClumsy incompetence, or someone who acts that way.

more bungling comparative, bunglings plural, most bungling superlative

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From the verb bungle.

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.