Bungling
adjective
Doing something in a clumsy way or making many mistakes.
The bungling thief was caught within minutes.
Often appears as...
- bungling attempt
- bungling thief
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Disapproving
noun
The action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently.
The bank robbery was a total bungling.
Often appears as...
- total bungling
- monumental bungling
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Disapproving
adjective
Doing something in a clumsy way or making many mistakes.
The bungling thief was caught within minutes.
Often appears as...
- bungling attempt
- bungling thief
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently.
The bank robbery was a total bungling.
Often appears as...
- total bungling
- monumental bungling
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'bungling' suggests failure due to incompetence, often evoking a sense of frustration or ridicule.
The bungling efforts of the team led to their loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
'Bungling' is typically used in informal speech to describe a lack of skill or precision.
After watching his bungling attempt, we decided to hire a professional.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Undertone
In some cases, 'bungling' can carry a humorous undertone when referring to minor, non-critical errors.
His bungling magic tricks made the children laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'bungling' suggests failure due to incompetence, often evoking a sense of frustration or ridicule.
The bungling efforts of the team led to their loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
'Bungling' is typically used in informal speech to describe a lack of skill or precision.
After watching his bungling attempt, we decided to hire a professional.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Undertone
In some cases, 'bungling' can carry a humorous undertone when referring to minor, non-critical errors.
His bungling magic tricks made the children laugh.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'bungling' suggests failure due to incompetence, often evoking a sense of frustration or ridicule.
The bungling efforts of the team led to their loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
'Bungling' is typically used in informal speech to describe a lack of skill or precision.
After watching his bungling attempt, we decided to hire a professional.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Undertone
In some cases, 'bungling' can carry a humorous undertone when referring to minor, non-critical errors.
His bungling magic tricks made the children laugh.
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Video examples
Redemption Arrest PIPE...
alerted the suspect they're here now they're in danger of bungling another arrest I started to apprehension that he may be taking off on his saw start little bit harder trying up steps trying to get it out because I'm not sure where he's gonna take off
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Redemption Arrest PIPE...
alerted the suspect they're here now they're in danger of bungling another arrest I started to apprehension that he may be taking off on his saw start little bit harder trying up steps trying to get it out because I'm not sure where he's gonna take off
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Quote examples
Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
Even though there wasn't much damage, it's a disgrace that the skies over the imperial capital should have been defiled without a single enemy plane being shot down. It provides a regrettably graphic illustration of the saying that a bungling attack is better than the most skillful defense.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.
Quote examples
Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
Even though there wasn't much damage, it's a disgrace that the skies over the imperial capital should have been defiled without a single enemy plane being shot down. It provides a regrettably graphic illustration of the saying that a bungling attack is better than the most skillful defense.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.
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