blundering
adjective
blun·der·ing
ˈblən-d(ə-)riŋ 
: characterized by or prone to foolish or careless errors
a blundering fool
a blundering attempt
blunderingly
adverb
blunderingly inept
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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.
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Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2013
Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2013
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“Blundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blundering. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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