Definition & Meaning of "blunder"

Blunder

an embarrassing mistake

a serious tactical or positional mistake that results in a significant disadvantage or loss of material, often leading to a loss of the game

to blunder

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

to say something out loud thoughtlessly

make one's way clumsily or blindly

Example

The politician's blunders during the debate left many viewers questioning whether they had just witnessed a blithering idiot in action.

She always carries the mark of humiliation, with egg all over her face, following her public blunders.

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