Definitions
fumble
- Describing a clumsy or awkward attempt to handle an object, such as a ball or a tool. - Referring to a mistake or error made while performing a task or activity. - Talking about a hesitant or uncertain action, such as speaking or making a decision.
- Describing a failed attempt to perform a task or activity due to incompetence or lack of skill. - Referring to a careless or reckless mistake that causes harm or damage. - Talking about a situation where someone makes a mess of things by doing something wrong.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe mistakes or errors in performing a task or activity.
- 2Both words imply a lack of skill or competence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical actions or verbal communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Bungle implies a more serious mistake or failure than fumble.
- 2Cause: Bungle suggests incompetence or carelessness as the cause of the mistake, while fumble may be due to nervousness or lack of experience.
- 3Type of mistake: Fumble refers to a clumsy or awkward mistake, while bungle suggests a more serious or catastrophic mistake.
- 4Connotation: Fumble has a more neutral or even sympathetic connotation, while bungle has a negative or critical connotation.
- 5Usage: Fumble is more commonly used in sports or physical activities, while bungle is more commonly used in professional or work-related contexts.
Remember this!
Fumble and bungle are both synonyms for making mistakes or errors, but they differ in severity, cause, type of mistake, connotation, and usage. Fumble suggests a clumsy or awkward mistake due to nervousness or lack of experience, while bungle implies a more serious mistake due to incompetence or carelessness. Fumble is more commonly used in sports or physical activities, while bungle is more commonly used in professional or work-related contexts.
