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blunder

/ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/

noun

Meaning

  • A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

  • A very bad move, usually caused by some tactical oversight.

Synonyms

blooper,
boo-boo,
error,
faux pas,
flub,
fluff,
fumble,
gaffe,
goof,
lapse,
mistake,
slip,
stumble,
thinko

verb

Meaning

  • To make a clumsy or stupid mistake.

    "to blunder in preparing a medical prescription"

  • To move blindly or clumsily.

  • To cause to make a mistake.

  • To do or treat in a blundering manner; to confuse.