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blunder

[ˈblʌndər]

blunder Definition

  • 1a stupid or careless mistake
  • 2to make a stupid or careless mistake

Using blunder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blunder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He made a blunder by forgetting the client's name.

  • Example

    The company's blunder cost them millions of dollars in lost revenue.

  • Example

    She blundered into the wrong room and embarrassed herself.

  • Example

    I blundered through my speech and forgot half of what I wanted to say.

blunder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blunder

Antonyms for blunder

Idioms Using blunder

  • to make a serious mistake or error

    Example

    He blew a blunder by revealing confidential information to the press.

  • to do something in a clumsy or haphazard manner

    Example

    She made a blunderbuss of the presentation, stumbling over her words and losing her train of thought.

  • a comedy of blunders

    a situation where a series of mistakes or errors leads to a humorous outcome

    Example

    The play was a comedy of blunders, with the characters constantly making mistakes and getting into ridiculous situations.

Phrases with blunder

  • to continue doing something without thinking or planning

    Example

    He just blundered on with his work, not realizing he was making things worse.

  • to move around clumsily or without direction

    Example

    She blundered about in the dark, trying to find her way out of the maze.

  • a series of mistakes or errors that compound on each other

    Example

    The team's performance was one blunder after another, leading to their defeat.

Origins of blunder

from Middle English 'blondren', meaning 'to stumble'

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Summary: blunder in Brief

The term 'blunder' [ˈblʌndər] refers to a stupid or careless mistake, or the act of making such a mistake. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, and is often associated with negative consequences, such as lost revenue or embarrassment. Phrases like 'blunder on' and 'blunder about' describe continuing without direction or moving clumsily. Idioms like 'blow a blunder' and 'make a blunderbuss of something' denote serious mistakes, while 'a comedy of blunders' describes a humorous outcome from a series of errors.

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