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bungling

/bʌŋɡəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does bungling mean?

verb

Making careless or clumsy mistakes, especially in a situation where skill or precision is required.

Example

"The bungling of the rescue operation led to the loss of several lives."

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