Meaning & use
Bumbler
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A person who acts clumsily or ineptly, often making mistakes through carelessness or confusion.
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The new intern was a bit of a bumbler, mixing up filing systems on his first day.
Despite being called a bumbler by critics, the detective solved the case in the end.
A note on using this word
"Bumbler" comes from the verb "bumble," meaning to move or act in a clumsy, awkward way, and often carries a mildly affectionate or comic tone rather than harsh criticism.
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