blunder
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verb \ˈblən-dər\ blun·dered blun·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of BLUNDER
intransitive verb
1
: to move unsteadily or confusedly
2
: to make a mistake through stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
transitive verb
1
: to utter stupidly, confusedly, or thoughtlessly
2
: to make a stupid, careless, or thoughtless mistake in
— blun·der·er \-dər-ər\ noun
— blun·der·ing·ly \-d(ə-)riŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of BLUNDER
- We blundered along through the woods until we finally found the trail.
- Another skier blundered into his path.
- The government blundered by not acting sooner.
Origin of BLUNDER
Middle English blundren, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse blunda to shut one's eyes, doze, Norwegian dialect blundra
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BLUNDER
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nounDefinition of BLUNDER
: a gross error or mistake resulting usually from stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
Examples of BLUNDER
- The accident was the result of a series of blunders.
- <fixed a minor blunder in the advertising flyer>
First Known Use of BLUNDER
1693
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