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BUNGLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bungling.

Bungling - as an adjective satellite

Showing lack of skill or aptitude

Example: "A bungling workman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clumsyfumblingincompetent

Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

Example: "A bumbling mechanic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumblingbutterfingeredham-fistedham-handedhandlessheavy-handedleft-handed

Bungling - as a verb

To botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task; to make or mend clumsily; to manage awkwardly.

Bungling - as a noun

An act of incompetence or ineptitude.

Example: "Your bungling nearly cost us our jobs."

Bungling - as an adjective

Incompetent or inept.

Example: "Harry made a bungling attempt to catch the ball."

Example Sentences

"He made a bungling attempt at fixing the leaky faucet."
"The bungling burglar left behind valuable evidence."
"Her bungling handling of the delicate situation only made things worse."
"The bungling chef burned the steak to a crisp."
"The bungling detective failed to solve the mysterious case."
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Word Game Points

Is BUNGLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bungling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUNGLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BUNGLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bungling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUNGLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BUNGLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bungling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUNGLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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