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FUMBLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Fumbling.

Fumbling - as an adjective satellite

Showing lack of skill or aptitude

Example: "A bungling workman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bungling12clumsy13incompetent17

Fumbling - as a verb

To handle nervously or awkwardly.

Example: "He fumbled the key into the lock."

To grope awkwardly in trying to find something

Example: "He fumbled for his keys."

To blunder uncertainly.

Example: "He fumbled through his prepared speech."

To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly.

Example: "To fumble for an excuse"

To drop a ball or a baton etc. by accident.

To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.

Fumbling - as a noun

An instance of clumsiness, especially of the hands or fingers.

Example Sentences

"He made a fumbling attempt to tie his shoelaces."
"The fumbling waiter dropped the tray of glasses."
"She gave a fumbling speech at the conference."
"The fumbling mechanic couldn't fix the car."
"He reached into his pocket with a fumbling hand."
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Word Game Points

Is FUMBLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fumbling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FUMBLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FUMBLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fumbling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FUMBLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is FUMBLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fumbling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FUMBLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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