Fumbled

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌmbəld/

Definitions of fumbled

verb Fumbled is a verb that describes the action of clumsily handling or dropping something, typically due to nervousness or lack of coordination.

Example Sentences

A1 She fumbled with the keys trying to unlock the door.

A2 He fumbled through his pockets looking for loose change.

B1 The quarterback fumbled the ball during the crucial play.

B2 The new employee fumbled through the presentation, forgetting key points.

C1 The politician fumbled his response to the controversial question, causing backlash.

C2 The surgeon fumbled during the delicate procedure, leading to complications.

Examples of fumbled in a Sentence

formal The quarterback fumbled the ball during the crucial play.

informal She fumbled with her keys trying to unlock the door.

slang He totally fumbled his chance to ask her out on a date.

figurative The politician fumbled his response to the controversial question.

Grammatical Forms of fumbled

• past tense: fumbled
• plural: fumbles
• comparative: more fumbled
• superlative: most fumbled
• present tense: fumble
• future tense: will fumble
• perfect tense: have fumbled
• continuous tense: is fumbling
• singular: fumbled
• positive degree: fumbled
• infinitive: to fumble
• gerund: fumbling
• participle: fumbling

Origin and Evolution of fumbled

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fumbled' originated from the Middle English word 'fomelen' which meant to grope or feel about clumsily.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fumbled' has evolved to refer to clumsily handling or dropping an object, especially in the context of sports like football or basketball.