Pronunciation: /ˈstʌmbəl/
noun A trip or fall while walking or running
A1 I had a stumble while walking on the uneven pavement.
A2 She let out a little stumble as she tripped over the step.
B1 The stumble in his speech indicated that he was nervous.
B2 The stumble in the negotiations caused a delay in reaching an agreement.
C1 His stumble on the stock market led to significant financial losses.
C2 The stumble in her career didn't deter her from achieving success in the long run.
verb To trip or lose one's balance while walking or running
A1 I stumbled over a rock while hiking.
A2 She stumbled upon an old bookstore while exploring the city.
B1 The new employee stumbled through their first presentation.
B2 He stumbled upon a solution to the complex problem after hours of brainstorming.
C1 Despite his experience, he still stumbled occasionally during the high-pressure project.
C2 The seasoned detective never stumbled in solving the most challenging cases.
formal The hiker stumbled over a large rock on the trail.
informal I always seem to stumble on my words when I'm nervous.
slang I can't believe I stumbled upon this cool new restaurant downtown.
figurative After facing many obstacles, she finally stumbled upon success.
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