bumble

/ˈbʌmbəl/
verb
  1. To move or act in a clumsy, confused, or unsteady way.
    • She bumbled her way through the dark kitchen, knocking over a chair.
    • The puppy bumbled across the room, tripping over its own feet.
    • He bumbled through his speech, forgetting half of what he wanted to say.
  2. To make a mistake or blunder, especially in a clumsy or foolish manner.
    • The new employee bumbled the order, sending it to the wrong address.
    • They bumbled their lines during the play, but the audience laughed anyway.
    • I bumbled the math problem and got the wrong answer.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A clumsy or confused action or mistake.
    • The dancer's little bumble was barely noticeable.
    • His bumble during the presentation cost the company the deal.
    • She apologized for the bumble in the report.
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