fumbling

• Beschreibt ungeschickte, unbeholfene oder unsichere Handlungen, besonders mit den Händen; auch tastend oder fahrig.

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.

   Ungeschickt oder unbeholfen

   • 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.

   Synonymeawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedheavy-handedineptmaladroitungainly

   Antonymeadroitcoordinateddeftdexterousgracefulskillful

• Etwas ungeschickt oder nervös anfassen, greifen oder suchen, sodass es oft herunterfällt oder der Griff verloren geht; auch allgemein ungeschickt hantieren.

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.

   Ungeschickt hantieren

   • 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.

   Synonymebotchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   Antonymeclutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

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

   Stammeln

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

   Synonymefalterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   Antonymearticulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   Ungeschickt suchen

   • 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.

   Synonymefloundergropescrabble