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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
- /ˈbʌŋ.ɡl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
Definitions of bungler word
- countable noun bungler A bungler is a person who often fails to do things properly because they make mistakes or are clumsy. 3
- verb with object bungler to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job. 1
- verb without object bungler to perform or work clumsily or inadequately: He is a fool who bungles consistently. 1
- noun bungler a bungling performance. 1
- noun bungler that which has been done clumsily or inadequately. 1
- noun bungler Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence. 0
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Origin of bungler
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Bungler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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bungler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
bungler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bungler
noun bungler
- clod — A clod of earth is a large lump of earth.
- donkey — the domestic ass, Equus asinus.
- dunce — a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt.
- blunderer — a gross, stupid, or careless mistake: That's your second blunder this morning.
- butterfingers — a person who drops things inadvertently or fails to catch things
Antonyms for bungler
noun bungler
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- brain — Your brain is the organ inside your head that controls your body's activities and enables you to think and to feel things such as heat and pain.
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