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- [bluhn-der]
- /ˈblʌn dər/
- /ˈblʌn.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhn-der]
- /ˈblʌn dər/
Definitions of blundering word
- noun blundering a gross, stupid, or careless mistake: That's your second blunder this morning. 1
- verb without object blundering 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 blundering 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 blundering to bungle; botch: Several of the accounts were blundered by that new assistant. 1
- verb with object blundering to utter thoughtlessly; blurt out: He blundered his surprise at their winning the award. 1
- adjective blundering clumsy, accident-prone 1
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Origin of blundering
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 Blundering
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blundering 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 59% 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.
blundering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blundering
adj blundering
- all thumbs — clumsy
- amnesic — a person affected by amnesia.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- brutish — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
- bumbling — If you describe a person or their behaviour as bumbling, you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything.
adjective blundering
- erring — Be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.
- inconversant — Not conversant or acquainted (with something); unfamiliar.
- oafish — a clumsy, stupid person; lout.
- oblivious — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
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