Bungling (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Showing lack of skill or aptitude; "a bungling workman"; "did a clumsy job"; "his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The bungling efforts of the inexperienced chef resulted in a disastrous dinner party.
• His bungling attempt to fix the leaky faucet only made the situation worse.
• The bungling detective was unable to solve the simple case, despite having all the evidence.
• The company's bungling management led to a significant decline in sales and profits.
• The bungling politician's inability to articulate a clear policy led to widespread criticism.

Synonyms

• Clumsy
• Incompetent
• Fumbling

Meaning ²

Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands; "a bumbling mechanic"; "a bungling performance"; "ham-handed governmental interference"; "could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature"- Mary H. Vorse.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The team's bungling attempts to fix the machine resulted in it breaking down completely.
• His ham-handed repair job left the engine in worse condition than before.
• Despite being a talented musician, she gave a bungling performance at the concert.
• The politician's critics accused him of ham-handedly handling the economic crisis.
• Her handless attempt to pour a glass of water ended with her spilling it all over the table.

Synonyms

• Butterfingered
• Heavy-handed
• Ham-handed
• Handless
• Bumbling
• Ham-fisted
• Left-handed