bumbling

Definitions

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or inept manner.

Characterized by confusion or a lack of skill in performing tasks.

Examples

The bumbling detective accidentally tripped over the evidence while trying to secure the crime scene.

Despite his bumbling attempts to fix the leaky faucet, he eventually managed to stop the water from spraying everywhere.

Synonyms

clumsy inept blundering bungling awkward incompetent maladroit

Antonyms

adept skillful efficient competent dexterous capable proficient