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Pronunciation: [bˈʌmbə͡ld] (IPA)

Bumbled is a word used to describe someone clumsily and awkwardly going about something. Some synonyms for bumbled could include stumbling, fumbling, floundering, tripping, blundering, bungling, tumbling, faltering, staggering, or struggling. Each of these words carries a unique connotation but all describe someone who is not doing something smoothly or confidently. To bumble through something can be frustrating for the person and those around them. Finding another word that accurately describes the situation can help to better communicate what is going on. Whether writing a story, giving feedback, or just trying to describe a situation, having a variety of synonyms for bumbled can be useful.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bumbled

Gammelyn bumbled like a bee; but all he said was, "Many million butterflies will be wanted for such a work: you must let me have again the two dresses-the pearl, and the gold-for butterflies love bright colours that gleam and shine; and with these alone can I gather them all to one place."
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman
And still shouting, still fussing with glove and sleeve, he bumbled out the door, and down the steps to the waiting car.
"A Fool There Was"
Porter Emerson Browne
When I reached the pier, there were so many masts, and so much confusion, that I felt quite humble-bumbled in my faculties.
"The Coral Island"
R.M. Ballantyne

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