blunderer

noun

blun·​der·​er ˈblən-dər-ər How to pronounce blunderer (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of blunderernext
: one that blunders
especially : one that makes a stupid, careless, or thoughtless mistake

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from blundren to blunder + -er

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“Blunderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blunderer. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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