bungling

• Décrit quelqu'un de maladroit, incompétent ou qui commet des erreurs, surtout en accomplissant une tâche.

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

1. Lacking skill or aptitudeB2formal

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

   maladroit, incompétent

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedincompetentineptmaladroitunskillful

   Antonymesableadeptcapablecompetentdexterousexpertproficientskillful

2. Clumsy or awkwardB2formal

   Lacking physical coordination or dexterity, especially with the hands.

   Maladroit, empoté

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

   Synonymesawkwardbumblingbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedham-handedineptmaladroituncoordinated

   Antonymesadeptadroitdexterousgracefulhandynimbleskilledskillful

• Verbe décrivant l'action de réaliser quelque chose de manière maladroite ou incompétente, ce qui entraîne un échec ou des erreurs.

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

1. To mess up or ruinB2informal

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

   gâcher, rater

   • 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.

   Synonymesblunderbotchflubfumblemess upmishandlemuffruinscrew upspoil

   Antonymesaccomplishachievecorrectexecutefixmanagemasterperformrepairsucceed

2. To spoil through clumsinessB2informal

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

   gâcher par maladresse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbotchbutcherflubfumblemanglemess upmishandlemuffscrew upspoil

   Antonymesaccomplishmanagemastersucceed