Pronunciation: /ˈfʌmblɪŋ/
verb to handle or manipulate clumsily or ineffectively
A1 She was fumbling with the keys trying to unlock the door.
A2 The young child was fumbling with the zipper on his jacket.
B1 He fumbled through his notes during the presentation, trying to find the right information.
B2 The nervous actor fumbled his lines during the live performance.
C1 Despite his experience, he still fumbled occasionally under pressure.
C2 The skilled musician never fumbled during her flawless piano recital.
adjective showing lack of skill or clumsiness
A1 She was fumbling with the keys trying to open the door.
A2 The fumbling student struggled to tie his shoelaces.
B1 The fumbling chef accidentally dropped the plate of food.
B2 The fumbling quarterback made a critical mistake in the final minutes of the game.
C1 Despite his fumbling attempts, he managed to successfully navigate through the obstacle course.
C2 Her fumbling performance during the presentation was a result of nervousness and lack of preparation.
adverb in a clumsy or ineffectual manner
A1 She was fumbling with the keys to open the door.
A2 He fumbled nervously with his tie before the job interview.
B1 The new employee was fumbling through the training manual.
B2 Despite fumbling with the controls, she managed to land the plane safely.
C1 The politician fumbled his way through the press conference, unable to answer questions coherently.
C2 The pianist fumbled briefly during the concert, but quickly recovered and continued flawlessly.
formal The new employee was fumbling with the complex software during the training session.
informal I saw him fumbling with his keys at the front door, he must have been in a rush.
slang She was fumbling through her purse looking for her phone, it was a hot mess.
figurative The politician was fumbling with his words during the press conference, causing confusion among the audience.
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