bumbling
adjectiveUK /ˈbʌm.bəl.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbʌm.bəl.ɪŋ/
Often making small mistakes and moving in a clumsy way.
The bumbling waiter kept dropping the plates.
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2. Moving in an unsteady, awkward way.
The bumbling bear knocked over the trash cans.
3. Speaking in a confused, hesitant manner.
His bumbling answer made everyone laugh.
4. Doing things without skill or care.
The bumbling detective solved the case by accident.