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bungle

[ˈbʌŋɡl]

bungle Definition

  • 1to do something badly or without skill
  • 2to fail to do something properly, often because of clumsiness or incompetence

Using bungle: Examples

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

  • Example

    He bungled the job and was fired.

  • Example

    The team bungled a chance to score.

  • Example

    The police bungled the investigation.

  • Example

    She bungled her lines during the play.

bungle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bungle

Antonyms for bungle

Phrases with bungle

  • a person who is clumsy or incompetent

    Example

    He's such a bungling fool that he can't even make a sandwich without making a mess.

  • to do something badly or incompetently

    Example

    I made a complete bungle of the presentation and embarrassed myself in front of my boss.

  • one's first bungle

    the first time someone makes a mistake or fails at something

    Example

    Don't worry about it. Everyone makes their first bungle at some point.

Origins of bungle

from Middle English 'boungen', meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'

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Summary: bungle in Brief

To 'bungle' [ˈbʌŋɡl] means to do something badly or without skill, often due to clumsiness or incompetence. It can refer to failing to do something properly, as in 'The team bungled a chance to score,' or making mistakes, as in 'She bungled her lines during the play.' 'Bungle' has synonyms like 'botch' and 'mishandle,' and informal equivalents like 'mess up' and 'screw up.'