Fumbling example sentences

fumbling

noun

fumbling (noun) · fumblings (plural noun)

  - the action of fumbling.

  - the action of fondling someone for sexual pleasure:

  - doing or handling something clumsily:

fum·ble

verb

fumbling (present participle)

  - use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something:

  - move clumsily in various directions using the hands to find one's way:

  - use the hands clumsily to move (something) as specified:

  - drop or lose control of (the ball), sometimes causing a turnover:

  - (in other ball games) fail to catch or field (the ball, a pass, a shot, etc.) cleanly.

  - express oneself or deal with something clumsily or nervously:

Synonyms

awkward, uncoordinated, ungainly, graceless, ungraceful, inelegant, gawky, gauche, gangling, cloddish, blundering, lumbering, bungling, bumbling, inept, maladroit, unskillful, inexpert, unhandy, butterfingered, hulking, klutzy, graceful

"Fumbling" Example Sentences

1. He was fumbling with the lock, unable to open the door.
2. The fumbling attempt to fix the computer only made things worse.
3. Her fingers were fumbling as she tried to dial the number.
4. With a fumbling gesture, he knocked over his coffee cup.
5. The politician's speech was a fumbling mess of half-formed ideas.
6. He made a fumbling pass, losing the ball.
7. The fumbling pianist struggled through the difficult sonata.
8. Despite his fumbling start, he eventually completed the project.
9. She felt a fumbling sense of unease as she walked down the dark street.
10. His explanation was a fumbling, unconvincing attempt at deception.
11. The fumbling search for the keys continued until dawn.
12. A fumbling apology followed his rude outburst.
13. His fumbling hands couldn't fasten the tiny buttons.
14. The fumbling dance was charming in its awkwardness.
15. The interview was a fumbling disaster from start to finish.
16. The detective's fumbling investigation yielded few clues.
17. Through fumbling and stumbling, he finally reached the summit.
18. His fumbling attempts to speak a foreign language amused onlookers.
19. The fumbling waiter dropped the plates with a crash.
20. The team's fumbling defense allowed the opponents to score easily.
21. Her fumbling with the camera resulted in blurry photographs.
22. The fumbling effort to compromise was ultimately unsuccessful.
23. He felt a fumbling hesitancy before he spoke.
24. The fumbling steps of the child learning to walk were endearing.
25. His fumbling speech was met with polite silence.
26. The fumbling attempt to climb the mountain ended in a fall.
27. She made a fumbling reach for the light switch.
28. Despite the fumbling, he managed to catch the ball.
29. His fumbling progress was slow but steady.
30. The fumbling introduction set a nervous tone for the entire meeting.
31. It was a fumbling, yet heartfelt, attempt at reconciliation.
32. With a fumbling, nervous laugh, she continued.
33. He offered a fumbling, inadequate excuse for his lateness.
34. The fumbling efforts to resolve the conflict were futile.
35. The fumbling performance left the audience unimpressed.
36. The fumbling attempt at a joke fell flat.
37. His fumbling fingers finally managed to tie the knot.
38. The fumbling negotiation left both parties dissatisfied.
39. Her fumbling response betrayed her nervousness.
40. He gave a fumbling answer to the complex question.
41. The fumbling repair job resulted in further damage.
42. She spent the evening fumbling with the new software.
43. After a fumbling start, the engine finally roared to life.
44. The musician's fumbling playing was painful to listen to.
45. His fumbling search for words was evident.
46. The fumbling approach to the problem led to more confusion.
47. She walked with a fumbling, uncertain gait.
48. Despite the fumbling, he eventually found the solution.
49. The child's fumbling attempts to write his name were adorable.
50. A fumbling attempt at a handshake concluded the awkward meeting.

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