stumble
/ˈstʌmbəl/
verb
- To trip or lose your balance while walking or running.
- The toddler stumbled but caught herself on the table.
- He stumbled in the dark hallway because he couldn't see the step.
- She stumbled over a loose rock on the path and nearly fell.
- To make a mistake or have difficulty while speaking, performing, or doing something.
- She stumbled through the song, forgetting the lyrics halfway.
- He stumbled on the math problem but eventually solved it.
- The nervous speaker stumbled over his words during the presentation.
- To find or encounter something by chance or unexpectedly.
- They stumbled across a hidden beach during their hike.
- She stumbled into a great job opportunity at the career fair.
- I stumbled upon an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
Antonyms
noun
- An act of tripping or losing balance.
- His stumble on the stairs caused him to drop his books.
- She recovered quickly from her stumble and continued walking.
- A sudden stumble sent the runner crashing to the ground.
- A mistake or error, especially in speech or performance.
- The actor's stumble during the monologue was barely noticeable.
- Her only stumble in the interview was when she forgot the company's name.
- A small stumble in the negotiation almost derailed the deal.