bungling

Definitions

The act of carrying out a task in a clumsy, incompetent, or inept manner.

Characterized by a lack of skill or effectiveness resulting in mistakes.

Examples

The bungling detective accidentally dropped the key evidence into the sewer.

Management's bungling of the project led to significant financial losses for the company.

Despite his bungling attempts to fix the sink, he eventually managed to stop the leak.

Synonyms

clumsy incompetent blundering inept awkward unskilled botched

Antonyms

adept skillful competent efficient dexterous proficient capable