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bumblingacting in a confused or ineffectual way; clumsy and awkward

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: acting in a confused or ineffectual way; clumsy and awkward

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 서투르고 어수룩한, 실수를 자주 하는

Korean pronunciation: **범**블링

Example Sentences

  • The bumbling waiter spilled soup on three different customers in one night.
  • Despite his bumbling appearance, he somehow solved the case.
  • The bumbling superhero accidentally flew into a billboard while trying to save a cat.

bumbling

ADJECTIVE

//ˈbʌmblɪŋ//

acting in a confused or ineffectual way; clumsy and awkward

bumbling concept
💡 Concept

a nervous waiter carries multiple plates stacked high on both arms while navigating between kitchen equipment. He stumbles slightly as he tries to balance everything, his eyes wide with concentration and worry. One plate starts to slide off his arm as he bumps into a hanging pot with his elbow. The collision causes kitchen utensils to rattle and fall while soup spills from the tilting plate. Other kitchen staff nearby duck and reach out to help catch falling items. A chef in the background shakes his head with an exasperated but understanding expression. acting in a confused and ineffectual way through clumsy and awkward movements

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbʌmblɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbumble
Suffix--ing

Origin

From the 15th-century word 'bumble' meaning 'to make a buzzing sound,' originally describing the clumsy, droning flight of bumblebees. The meaning evolved from the bee's seemingly awkward movement to describe any clumsy or inept behavior.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The bumbling waiter spilled soup on three different customers in one night.

Despite his bumbling appearance, he somehow solved the case.

😄 Fun example

The bumbling superhero accidentally flew into a billboard while trying to save a cat.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

clumsyawkwardineptbunglingincompetent

Antonyms

skillfulcompetentgraceful

Related

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