fumbling

• Descreve ações desajeitadas, desastradas ou inseguras, especialmente com as mãos; também se refere a alguém que age de forma atrapalhada ou pouco hábil.

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.

   Desajeitado ou desastrado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedheavy-handedineptmaladroitungainly

   Antônimosadroitcoordinateddeftdexterousgracefulskillful

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de pegar algo de forma desajeitada ou nervosa, muitas vezes deixando cair ou perdendo o controle do objeto; também pode significar tatear ou remexer sem jeito.

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.

   Manusear desajeitadamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbotchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   Antônimosclutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantlyB2formal

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

   Gaguejar

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

   Sinônimosfalterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   Antônimosarticulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardlyB1informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   Vasculhar sem jeito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfloundergropescrabble