bumbling

Describes a person who is awkward, clumsy, or prone to making mistakes, often in a harmless or endearing way.

ruОписывает человека, который неуклюж, неловок или склонен к ошибкам, часто безобидным или вызывающим симпатию образом.esDescribe a una persona torpe, desmañada o propensa a cometer errores, a menudo de forma inofensiva o que resulta simpática.frDécrit une personne maladroite, gauche ou encline à faire des erreurs, souvent sans gravité et de manière sympathique ou amusante.deBeschreibt eine Person, die ungeschickt, unbeholfen oder tollpatschig ist und dazu neigt, Fehler zu machen, oft auf harmlose oder sympathische Weise.ptDescreve uma pessoa desajeitada, atrapalhada ou propensa a erros, muitas vezes de maneira inofensiva ou até simpática.zh形容一个人笨手笨脚、容易出错，常显得无害或令人觉得可爱。arيصف شخصًا أخرق أو غير ماهر أو كثير الأخطاء، غالبًا بطريقة غير مؤذية أو مستعطَفة.

1. Clumsy or awkward B2 informal

   Lacking physical coordination or skill, especially with the hands; prone to making mistakes.

   • The bumbling waiter spilled coffee on the customer's lap.
   • He gave a bumbling apology that only made things worse.
   • Her bumbling attempts at fixing the sink flooded the kitchen.

   ruНеуклюжийesTorpe, desmañadofrmaladroit, empotédeTollpatschigptDesajeitadozh笨手笨脚arأخرق

   Synonyms: awkwardclumsyfumblinggauchegracelessham-fistedham-handedheavy-handedinelegantineptmaladroitungainly

   Antonyms: adroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

• more bumbling comparative form
• most bumbling superlative form

A verb used to describe moving or acting in a clumsy, confused, or faltering manner, often making mistakes.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания неуклюжего, сбивчивого или запинающегося движения или действия, часто с ошибками.esVerbo que describe moverse o actuar de manera torpe, tambaleante o confusa, a menudo cometiendo errores o tropezando.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire un mouvement ou une action maladroit, confus ou hésitant, souvent avec des erreurs, ou un discours embarrassé et peu clair.deDeutsches Verb für ungeschicktes, stolperndes oder stockendes Bewegen oder Handeln, oft mit Fehlern; auch für das Sprechen im Sinne von stammeln oder herumdrucksen.ptVerbo usado para descrever um movimento ou ação desajeitada, confusa ou hesitante, muitas vezes cometendo erros; também pode indicar falar de forma atrapalhada ou gaguejante.zh动词，用于描述笨拙、慌乱或结巴的动作或行为，常伴有错误。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الحركة أو الفعل بشكل غير متقن أو مرتبك أو متعثر، غالبًا مع ارتكاب أخطاء. ويشمل أيضًا الكلام المتلعثم أو المرتبك.

1. To mess up or ruin B2 informal

   To make a mistake or cause something to fail, often through clumsiness or incompetence.

   • He bumbled the entire presentation by forgetting his notes.
   • She bumbled the recipe and had to start over.
   • They bumbled the project by missing the deadline.

   ruИспортитьesestropear, pifiarfrgâcher, raterdeVermasselnptEstragarzh搞砸arإفساد الأمر

   Synonyms: blowbotchbungleflubfumblemanglemess upmishandlemuffruinscrew up

   Antonyms: accomplishachieveexcelmastersucceed

2. To walk unsteadily B2 informal

   To move in a clumsy or awkward way, often stumbling or tripping.

   • The toddler bumbled across the room, bumping into furniture.
   • He bumbled down the dark hallway, feeling for the light switch.
   • She bumbled through the crowd, apologizing as she went.

   ruКовылятьesTambalearse al caminarfrmarcher en titubantdeStolpernptAndar cambaleandozh踉跄arالتَّعَثُّر في المشي

   Synonyms: hobblelurchreelshamblestaggerstumbletotterwaddle

   Antonyms: glidemarchstride

3. To speak haltingly B2 informal

   To speak in a confused or hesitant manner, often making mistakes.

   • He bumbled through his speech, forgetting key points.
   • She bumbled an apology, not quite knowing what to say.
   • The witness bumbled his testimony under pressure.

   ruМямлитьeshablar con titubeosfrparler en hésitantdeStammelnptTambalear nas palavraszh结巴arالتلعثم في الكلام

   Synonyms: faltermumblemuttersplutterstammerstumblestutter

• bumbled past participle
• bumbled past simple
• bumbling present participle
• bumbles third person singular