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- [bluhn-der]
- /ˈblʌn dər/
- /ˈblʌn.də.rə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhn-der]
- /ˈblʌn dər/
Definitions of blunderer word
- noun blunderer a gross, stupid, or careless mistake: That's your second blunder this morning. 1
- verb without object blunderer to move or act blindly, stupidly, or without direction or steady guidance: Without my glasses I blundered into the wrong room. 1
- verb without object blunderer to make a gross or stupid mistake, especially through carelessness or mental confusion: Just pray that he doesn't blunder again and get the names wrong. 1
- verb with object blunderer to bungle; botch: Several of the accounts were blundered by that new assistant. 1
- verb with object blunderer to utter thoughtlessly; blurt out: He blundered his surprise at their winning the award. 1
- noun blunderer One who blunders. 0
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Origin of blunderer
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English blunderen, blondren, (v.) < Old Norse blunda shut one's eyes, nap; compare Norwegian dialect blundra
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Parts of speech for Blunderer
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blunderer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blunderer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blunderer
noun blunderer
- bungler — A bungler is a person who often fails to do things properly because they make mistakes or are clumsy.
- botcher — to spoil by poor work; bungle (often followed by up): He botched up the job thoroughly.
- bumbler — to bungle or blunder awkwardly; muddle: He somehow bumbled through two years of college.
- stumble — to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
- fumble — to feel or grope about clumsily: She fumbled in her purse for the keys.
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