blunder Synonyms
blunder Meaning
blunder (n)
an embarrassing mistake
blunder (v)
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
make one's way clumsily or blindly
utter impulsively
blunder (v. i.)
To make a gross error or mistake; as, to blunder in writing or preparing a medical prescription.
To move in an awkward, clumsy manner; to flounder and stumble.
blunder (v. t.)
To cause to blunder.
To do or treat in a blundering manner; to confuse.
blunder (n.)
Confusion; disturbance.
A gross error or mistake, resulting from carelessness, stupidity, or culpable ignorance.
blunder Sentence Examples
- His careless blunder cost the team the game in the final moments.
- She realized her blunder as soon as she hit "send" on the email containing confidential information.
- The politician's insensitive remark was a major blunder that offended many of his constituents.
- He made a blunder during the presentation by misquoting the company's financial data.
- The chef's blunder resulted in a burnt soufflé that was unfit to serve.
- His blunder on the exam caused him to receive a lower grade than he had hoped for.
- The CEO's blunder in negotiations led to the collapse of the merger deal.
- She couldn't forgive herself for the blunder she made during her best friend's wedding speech.
- The blunder in the construction plans resulted in delays and added costs to the project.
- Despite his blunder, he owned up to his mistake and worked diligently to rectify it.
FAQs About the word blunder
an embarrassing mistake, commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake, make one's way clumsily or blindly, utter impulsivelyTo make a gross error or m
error,mistake, flub, screwup, goof, brick, inaccuracy, trip, lapse, misstep
exactness,precision, precision, accuracy, accuracy, strictness, exactness, strictness, correctness, exactitude
His careless blunder cost the team the game in the final moments.
She realized her blunder as soon as she hit "send" on the email containing confidential information.
The politician's insensitive remark was a major blunder that offended many of his constituents.
He made a blunder during the presentation by misquoting the company's financial data.
