bunglesome

adjective

ˈbəŋ-gəl-səm How to pronounce bunglesome (audio)
Definition of bunglesomenext
as in clumsy
difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design get rid of that bunglesome old suitcase and buy something with wheels

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  1. clumsy
  2. awkward
  3. cumbersome
Adjective
  • Vocals are surprisingly good, despite the show being a bit awkward and clumsy at times.
    — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Sneak away into the beyond—maybe this was a clumsy translation.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of clumsy
Adjective
  • The awkward truth is that blockchain does not offer complete privacy inherently.
    — Ravi Chamria, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The picture that unfolds is messy, awkward and, in the case of the missing AI expert, downright strange.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of awkward
Adjective
  • As a result, New York got a great public space — and resuscitating the BQE became far more complicated and cumbersome.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Until recently, American orders were shipped from Portugal, adding delivery time, customs and duties, while making returns and exchanges more cumbersome.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cumbersome
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“Bunglesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunglesome. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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