stumbled Definition
- 1to trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running
- 2to make a mistake or error, especially in speech or action
- 3to come upon something unexpectedly or accidentally
Using stumbled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stumbled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She stumbled on the uneven pavement.
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He stumbled over his words during the speech.
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I stumbled upon this amazing restaurant while wandering around the city.
stumbled Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stumbled
Example
I stumbled across an old photo album while cleaning out the attic.
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He stumbled into a career in finance after taking a temporary job at a bank.
to do something with difficulty or clumsiness, often due to lack of preparation or understanding
Example
She stumbled through her first few weeks on the job, but eventually got the hang of it.
Origins of stumbled
from Middle English 'stumblen', from Old English 'stumelian', from Proto-Germanic 'stumalonan'
Summary: stumbled in Brief
'Stumbled' [ˈstʌmbəld] is a verb that describes losing balance while walking or running, making a mistake or error, or discovering something unexpectedly. Examples include 'She stumbled on the uneven pavement,' and 'I stumbled upon this amazing restaurant while wandering around the city.' Phrases like 'stumble across' and 'stumble through' expand on the idea of accidental discovery and difficulty, respectively.
