stumble

/stˈʌmbə‍l/

/ˈstəmbəɫ/

to stumble

MAIN VERB

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

synonyms : trip

walk unsteadily

synonyms : bumble

encounter by chance

synonyms : hit

to make an error or repeated errors while speaking

synonyms : slip up

Stumble

an unsteady uneven gait

synonyms : lurch

an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

synonyms : misstep

a temporary obstacle or failure in achieving something

Examples

1. Emily stumbled through the dark room, searching for her misplaced glasses, feeling as blind as a bat without them.

2. The athlete's false move caused him to stumble and lose the lead in the race.

3. You stumbled and fell, but you had time to find the blessing in disguise because you learned what you needed to do to be a better employee.

4. After a few days at sea, the crew members had finally gotten their sea legs and were able to move around the ship without stumbling.