blundering

adjective

blun·​der·​ing ˈblən-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce blundering (audio)
: characterized by or prone to foolish or careless errors
a blundering fool
a blundering attempt
blunderingly adverb
blunderingly inept

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That betrayal would convince the world that a blundering Trump had surrendered global power to U.S. adversaries. 5) Trump kids himself that his negotiating skills will enable him to split Russia from China. Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025 Much of the coverage of China’s November 23 announcement of a new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over waters claimed by Japan and South Korea has focused on the reactive and blundering nature of Chinese diplomacy. Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2013

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blundering was in 1710

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“Blundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blundering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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