fumbled Synonyms

fumbled Meaning

Webster

fumbled (imp. & p. p.)

of Fumble

fumbled Sentence Examples

  1. The quarterback fumbled the ball at the goal line, costing his team the game.
  2. She fumbled with her keys as she tried to unlock the door in a hurry.
  3. The hiker fumbled their footing on the slippery trail, narrowly avoiding a fall.
  4. The politician fumbled through his speech, delivering a confusing and disjointed message.
  5. The student fumbled over their words during the presentation, struggling to convey their ideas clearly.
  6. The mechanic fumbled with the wrench, dropping it and causing a further delay.
  7. The surgeon fumbled with the scalpel, accidentally nicking the patient's tissue.
  8. The dancer fumbled their steps during the performance, drawing gasps from the audience.
  9. The chef fumbled with the knife, slicing their hand in the process.
  10. The thief fumbled with the lock, taking too long and alerting the homeowners.

FAQs About the word fumbled

of Fumble

awkward, botched,clumsy,inexperienced, sloppy, bungling, inefficient, incompetent, maladroit, inexpert

clever, polished, accomplished, accomplished, adroit, adept, expert, facile, able, skillful

The quarterback fumbled the ball at the goal line, costing his team the game.

She fumbled with her keys as she tried to unlock the door in a hurry.

The hiker fumbled their footing on the slippery trail, narrowly avoiding a fall.

The politician fumbled through his speech, delivering a confusing and disjointed message.