fumbling

• يصف الأفعال غير المتقنة أو المرتبكة أو غير الواثقة، خاصة تلك التي تُؤدَّى باليدين. ويُستعمل أيضاً لمن يتصرف أو يتحرك بارتباك وعجز عن الإحكام.

Describes awkward, clumsy, or hesitant actions, especially with the hands.

1. Clumsy or awkwardB2informal

   Showing a lack of skill, coordination, or aptitude; characterized by awkward movements or actions.

   أخرق أو غير بارع

   • His fumbling attempts to fix the sink only made the leak worse.
   • She gave a fumbling explanation that confused everyone.
   • The fumbling rookie dropped the ball twice during the game.

   المرادفاتawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedheavy-handedineptmaladroitungainly

   الأضدادadroitcoordinateddeftdexterousgracefulskillful

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التعامل مع شيء بطريقة غير ماهرة أو مرتبكة، أو التلمس بحثًا عنه، مما قد يؤدي إلى إسقاطه أو فقدان الإمساك به.

A verb used to indicate the act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping or losing grip.

1. Handle clumsilyB1formal

   To use the hands clumsily or awkwardly, often dropping or mishandling something.

   التعامل بإرباك

   • He fumbled with the keys while trying to unlock the door.
   • She fumbled the ball during the game.
   • The waiter fumbled the tray, spilling drinks everywhere.

   المرادفاتbotchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   الأضدادclutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

   To speak in a confused or hesitant way, often searching for words.

   التلعثم في الكلام

   • He fumbled for an answer during the interview.
   • She fumbled through her speech, forgetting key points.
   • The politician fumbled when asked about the scandal.

   المرادفاتfalterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   الأضدادarticulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   البحث بتخبّط

   • He fumbled in his pocket for a coin.
   • She fumbled around in the dark for the light switch.
   • They fumbled through the drawer looking for the manual.

   المرادفاتfloundergropescrabble