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noun

stumbling

STUHMB-lihng
noun
1
The act of tripping, faltering, or moving unsteadily.
"The toddler's stumbling across the lawn made everyone laugh."
"A few stumblings aside, the speech went smoothly."

How to Use Stumbling

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In plain EnglishThe noun form of "stumble" — tripping or faltering, whether physically or in speech.

Common pairings
stumbling gait stumbling attempt

Word Forms

stumblings plural

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