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
Learner’s notesIn 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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