Mistakes And Errors Vocabulary

noun a mistake or error

verb to make a mistake or error

• The professor's research paper contained a serious bevue that affected the credibility of his work.
• I made a bevue by forgetting my friend's birthday, but I made it up to them by taking them out for dinner.
• She made a bevue by spilling her drink all over herself at the party.
• His decision to quit his stable job and pursue his passion for art was seen as a bevue by many, but he was determined to follow his dreams.

adjective a term used to describe someone who is prone to making mistakes or errors; lacking in intelligence or good judgment

• The blunderheaded decision led to significant financial losses for the company.
• I can't believe how blunderheaded he was to make such a mistake.
• She's so blunderheaded, always messing things up.
• His blunderheaded approach to life often left him feeling lost and confused.

noun a clumsy or awkward movement or action

verb to handle or deal with something clumsily or awkwardly, especially dropping or mishandling it

• The quarterback's fumble cost the team the game.
• I always fumble with my keys when I'm in a rush.
• Don't fumble the ball, dude!
• She fumbled through her speech, unable to find the right words.

noun lack of experience or knowledge

adjective lacking experience or knowledge

• Her lack of experience was evident in her inexperience in handling complex projects.
• He struggled with the new job due to his inexperience in the field.
• She was a total noob and her inexperience showed.
• His inexperience was like a blindfold in a maze, causing him to stumble at every turn.

noun A singular form of the word 'lice', which refers to a small, wingless insect that infests the hair or skin of humans and animals.

verb To mess up or ruin something, to make a mistake or error that causes problems or failure.

• The new employee managed to louse up the presentation with incorrect data.
• I really hope I don't louse up my interview tomorrow.
• Don't worry, you won't louse it up. Just be yourself.
• His bad decisions really loused up the company's chances for success.

noun a mistake or error

verb to make a mistake or mess up

adverb in a manner that results in a mistake or error

• It is important to double check your work to avoid any potential screw up.
• I really hope I don't screw up this presentation tomorrow.
• I always manage to screw up when I'm under pressure.
• Life is like a puzzle, one wrong move can really screw up everything.