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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
- /ˈbʌŋ.ɡl̩/
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- [buhng-guh l]
- /ˈbʌŋ gəl/
Definitions of bungling word
- verb with object bungling to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job. 1
- verb without object bungling to perform or work clumsily or inadequately: He is a fool who bungles consistently. 1
- noun bungling a bungling performance. 1
- noun bungling that which has been done clumsily or inadequately. 1
- noun bungling An act or acts of incompetence or ineptitude. 0
- verb bungling present participle of bungle. 0
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Origin of bungling
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 Bungling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bungling 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bungling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bungling
adj bungling
- amateurish — If you describe something as amateurish, you think that it is not skilfully made or done.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- gauche — lacking social grace, sensitivity, or acuteness; awkward; crude; tactless: Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.
- inapt — not apt or fitting.
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
Antonyms for bungling
adj bungling
- close at hand — lying in the near future or vicinity; nearby or imminent.
- close-at-hand — lying in the near future or vicinity; nearby or imminent.
- handy — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- near at hand — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
adjective bungling
- wieldy — readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.
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