Bungler

usgb/ˈbʌŋɡlər/
noun

A person who often makes mistakes or mishandles things.

Despite his best efforts, he was seen as a bungler by his colleagues for the constant mistakes he made.
Visual representation of "bungler" - A person who often makes mistakes or mishandles things.

Often appears as...

  • incompetent bungler
  • complete bungler

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Implies a lack of skill and competence.

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In every group project, he was the bungler who jeopardized our success.
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Often Inept

Used when mistakes are frequent, not just a one-time event.

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She didn't trust the bungler to handle the delicate negotiations.
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Not Malicious

A bungler's actions are due to ineptitude, not intentional harm.

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Though a bungler at chores, he never meant to break the vase.
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