bumbling
Word-form referencesbumble
Noun
The act of one who bumbles; a mistake or error, especially through clumsiness.
Adjective
Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent or inept; showing little or no skill.
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a bumbling fool
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The purpose of sharing these accounts – particularly during Women’s History Month – is to show that women, like men, can grow from bumbling neophytes to competent leaders.
This wasn’t the first time I held Isaacson’s judgment in low regard. […] Linda Yaccarino, Musk’s almost comically bumbling CEO of X is “wickedly smart”.
Adjective
lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
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a bumbling mechanic
a bungling performance
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ham-handed governmental interference
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