bumbling

adjective

bum·bling ˈbəm-b(ə-)liŋ

Synonyms of bumbling next

: awkwardly blundering or faltering

a bumbling speaker

: prone to or marked by foolish mistakes

a bumbling attempt to fix the problem

… many Americans see the F.D.A. as bumbling and inefficient …—

Herbert Burkholz

bumblingly adverb

… none of them truly wants him in her home while he tries, bumblingly, to get his act together … —

Laura Collins-Hughes

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On the latest episode of their Boy Meets World re-watch podcast Pod Meets World, the three hosts were joined by Jaleel White, who played the bumbling, lovelorn nerd for nine season on Family Matters. —

John Russell, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 James has a likability and timing with physical comedy that’s perfect for a bumbling idiot who saves the day. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025 In a surprising twist, the bumbling yet endearing Michael Scott of The Office may represent a dying breed in corporate America. —

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Trouble and nonsense ensue, not necessarily in that order, with Gromit always saving the bumbling Wallace from himself. —

Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bumbling