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Fumbled

Verb / ˈfʌmbʌld / Another word for fumbled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'fumbled' means to handle or manipulate something clumsily or without success.

Synonyms & similar words

mishandle grope blow spoil fluff fumble bollix bodge bumble muff bobble bungle flub bollocks botch blunder botched mishandled bumbled bungled muffed dropped fumbled mismanaged falter blundered flubbed muddled misjudged misplayed misconducted misexecuted misapplied mislaid misdirected misgoverned

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Example sentences

  1. She fumbled with her keys trying to unlock the door.
  2. He fumbled the puzzle pieces and couldn't complete the picture.
  3. The quarterback fumbled the football and the other team recovered it.
  4. The magician fumbled his trick and dropped the cards.
  5. I fumbled my words during the presentation and got nervous.

Quotes

  • Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable. So keep trying, keep learning, and keep fumbling until you find your way.
  • Life is like a game of football; you need to fumble, tackle, and score to win the game.
  • In the game of life, it's not about how many times you fumble, but how many times you get back up and keep playing.

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