fumbling

Describes awkward, clumsy, or hesitant actions, especially with the hands.

ruОписывает неловкие, неуклюжие или неуверенные действия, особенно руками.esDescribe acciones torpes, desmañadas o inseguras, especialmente con las manos.frQualifie des gestes maladroits, hésitants ou peu assurés, en particulier avec les mains.deBeschreibt ungeschickte, unbeholfene oder unsichere Handlungen, besonders mit den Händen; auch tastend oder fahrig.ptDescreve ações desajeitadas, desastradas ou inseguras, especialmente com as mãos; também se refere a alguém que age de forma atrapalhada ou pouco hábil.zh形容动作笨拙、不灵巧或不自信，尤指用手操作时。也可指说话时结结巴巴、语无伦次。arيصف الأفعال غير المتقنة أو المرتبكة أو غير الواثقة، خاصة تلك التي تُؤدَّى باليدين. ويُستعمل أيضاً لمن يتصرف أو يتحرك بارتباك وعجز عن الإحكام.

1. Clumsy or awkward B2 informal

   Showing a lack of skill, coordination, or aptitude; characterized by awkward movements or actions.

   • 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.

   ruНеуклюжий или неловкийestorpe, que manosea torpementefrmaladroitdeUngeschickt oder unbeholfenptDesajeitado ou desastradozh笨拙或别扭arأخرق أو غير بارع

   Sinônimos: awkwardbunglingclumsygracelessham-fistedheavy-handedineptmaladroitungainly

   Antônimos: adroitcoordinateddeftdexterousgracefulskillful

• more fumbling comparative form
• most fumbling superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of handling something clumsily or nervously, often resulting in dropping or losing grip.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, когда что-то берут неуклюже или нервно, часто приводящего к падению или потере хватки.esVerbo usado para referirse a la acción de manejar algo de forma torpe o nerviosa, a menudo dejándolo caer o perdiendo el agarre.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de tenir ou de manipuler quelque chose de manière maladroite ou nerveuse, souvent en le faisant tomber ou en perdant la prise. Peut aussi signifier hésiter ou bredouiller en parlant.deEtwas ungeschickt oder nervös anfassen, greifen oder suchen, sodass es oft herunterfällt oder der Griff verloren geht; auch allgemein ungeschickt hantieren.ptVerbo 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.zh动词，表示笨拙地或紧张地摸索、抓取某物，常导致掉落或失去控制；也指因紧张而手忙脚乱地摆弄东西。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التعامل مع شيء بطريقة غير ماهرة أو مرتبكة، أو التلمس بحثًا عنه، مما قد يؤدي إلى إسقاطه أو فقدان الإمساك به.

1. Handle clumsily B1 formal

   To use the hands clumsily or awkwardly, often dropping or mishandling something.

   • 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.

   ruНеуклюже обращатьсяesmanosear torpementefrManipuler maladroitementdeUngeschickt hantierenptManusear desajeitadamentezh笨拙地处理arالتعامل بإرباك

   Sinônimos: botchbungleflubmanglemishandle

   Antônimos: clutchgraspgriphandle

2. Speak hesitantly B2 formal

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

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

   ruМямлитьesHablar con titubeosfrparler en hésitantdeStammelnptGaguejarzh支吾arالتلعثم في الكلام

   Sinônimos: falterflounderhesitatestammerstumblestutter

   Antônimos: articulateenunciate

3. Search awkwardly B1 informal

   To search for something in a clumsy or uncertain manner.

   • 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.

   ruИскать неуклюжеesbuscar a tientasfrChercher à tâtonsdeUngeschickt suchenptVasculhar sem jeitozh笨拙地搜寻arالبحث بتخبّط

   Sinônimos: floundergropescrabble

• fumbled past participle
• fumbled past simple
• fumbling present participle
• fumbles third person singular