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Bungle
01
a careless error, especially one that causes confusion or embarrassment
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bungles
Examples
The launch was delayed due to a technical bungle in the software.
to bungle
01
to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem
Informal
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bungle
3rd person singular
bungles
Present participle
bungling
Past simple
bungled
Past participle
bungled
Examples
The contractor bungled the construction project, leading to numerous structural issues and delays.
02
(of tasks or activities) to be performed or handled poorly or clumsily
Examples
The rookie bungled under pressure, drawing a foul in the final seconds.
