noun
Uncommon
stumbling
STUHMB-lihng
Stumbling (noun) means the act of tripping, faltering, or moving unsteadily. Example: “The toddler's stumbling across the lawn made everyone laugh.”
noun
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of "stumble" — tripping or faltering, whether physically or in speech.
Common pairings
stumbling gait
stumbling attempt
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Word forms
- Plural
- stumblings
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Rhymes for stumbling
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What does “stumbling” mean?
The word “stumbling” means the act of tripping, faltering, or moving unsteadily. In plain terms, the noun form of "stumble" — tripping or faltering, whether physically or in speech.
How do you pronounce “stumbling”?
“Stumbling” is pronounced STUHMB-lihng (/ˈstʌmblɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stumbling” in a sentence?
Here is “stumbling” used in a sentence: “The toddler's stumbling across the lawn made everyone laugh.”
What part of speech is “stumbling”?
“Stumbling” is a noun.
Is “stumbling” a common word?
“Stumbling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
