bungling

Describes someone who is clumsy, incompetent, or makes mistakes, especially in performing a task.

ruОписывает кого-то неуклюжего, некомпетентного или допускающего ошибки, особенно при выполнении задачи.esDescribe a alguien torpe, incompetente o que comete errores, especialmente al realizar una tarea.frDécrit quelqu'un de maladroit, incompétent ou qui commet des erreurs, surtout en accomplissant une tâche.deBeschreibt jemanden, der ungeschickt, inkompetent oder fehlerhaft arbeitet, besonders bei der Ausführung einer Aufgabe.ptDescreve alguém desajeitado, incompetente ou que comete erros, especialmente ao executar uma tarefa.zh形容某人笨手笨脚、无能或经常出错，尤指在执行任务时。arيصف شخصًا أخرق أو غير كفؤ أو كثير الأخطاء، وخاصة عند القيام بمهمة أو عمل ما.

1. Lacking skill or aptitude B2 formal

   Showing a lack of skill, competence, or ability to perform a task correctly.

   • The bungling repairman made the leak even worse.
   • His bungling attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt meal.
   • The bungling manager failed to organize the event properly.

   ruНеумелыйestorpe, ineptofrmaladroit, incompétentdeUngeschicktptIncompetentezh笨拙的arغير بارع

   Synonyms: awkwardbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedincompetentineptmaladroitunskillful

   Antonyms: ableadeptcapablecompetentdexterousexpertproficientskillful

2. Clumsy or awkward B2 formal

   Lacking physical coordination or dexterity, especially with the hands.

   • The bungling carpenter dropped his tools repeatedly.
   • Her bungling fingers struggled to tie the knot.
   • The bungling waiter spilled soup on the customer.

   ruНеуклюжийesTorpe, desmañadofrMaladroit, empotédeUngeschicktptDesajeitadozh笨手笨脚arأخرق

   Synonyms: awkwardbumblingbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedham-handedineptmaladroituncoordinated

   Antonyms: adeptadroitdexterousgracefulhandynimbleskilledskillful

• more bungling comparative form
• most bungling superlative form

A verb used to describe the act of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently, resulting in failure or mistakes.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия, выполняемого неуклюже или некомпетентно, что приводит к неудаче или ошибкам.esVerbo que describe hacer algo de manera torpe o incompetente, lo que conduce a un error o fracaso.frVerbe décrivant l'action de réaliser quelque chose de manière maladroite ou incompétente, ce qui entraîne un échec ou des erreurs.deEtwas ungeschickt oder inkompetent ausführen, sodass es zu Fehlern, Misserfolg oder einem schlechten Ergebnis kommt. Bezeichnet auch das Verpfuschen oder Vermasseln einer Aufgabe.ptVerbo usado para descrever uma ação realizada de forma desajeitada ou incompetente, resultando em fracasso ou erros.zh动词，指因笨拙或无能而把某事做得很糟，导致失败或出错。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف إنجاز عمل ما بطريقة خرقاء أو بغير كفاءة، مما يؤدي إلى الفشل أو الوقوع في الأخطاء.

1. To mess up or ruin B2 informal

   To carry out a task so poorly that it is ruined or fails completely.

   • The team bungled the entire project by missing the deadline.
   • He bungled his chance at a promotion by arriving late every day.
   • They bungled the surprise party by accidentally telling the guest of honor.

   ruИспортитьesestorbar, arruinar por ineptitudfrgâcher, raterdeVerpfuschenptEstragarzh搞砸arإفساد الأمر

   Synonyms: blunderbotchflubfumblemess upmishandlemuffruinscrew upspoil

   Antonyms: accomplishachievecorrectexecutefixmanagemasterperformrepairsucceed

2. To spoil through clumsiness B2 informal

   To ruin something by acting in a clumsy, foolish, or careless manner.

   • She bungled the recipe by adding salt instead of sugar.
   • The actor bungled his lines during the live performance.
   • He bungled the repair by using the wrong tools.

   ruИспортитьesestropear por torpezafrgâcher par maladressedeVerpfuschenptEstragarzh弄糟arإفساد الأمر

   Synonyms: botchbutcherflubfumblemanglemess upmishandlemuffscrew upspoil

   Antonyms: accomplishmanagemastersucceed

• bungled past participle
• bungled past simple
• bungling present participle
• bungles third person singular