Definition of stumble
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to fall into sin or waywardness
b
: to make an error : blunder
c
: to come to an obstacle to belief
2
: to trip in walking or running
3a
: to walk unsteadily or clumsily
b
: to speak or act in a hesitant or faltering manner
4a
: to come unexpectedly or by chance
stumble onto the truth
b
: to fall or move carelessly
stumble
nounDefinition of stumble (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act or instance of stumbling
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The first known use of stumble was in the 14th century
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