blunder

Definition

  • verb: to move in an awkward or confused way
  • verb: to move unsteadily or confusedly
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: confuse, mistake, error

Examples

  • We 'blundered' along through the woods until we finally found the trail.

  • The accident was the result of a series of 'blunders'.

  • The government 'blundered' by not acting sooner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If Rick has them, he's too smart to let you find them there. You give him credit for too much cleverness. My impression was that he's just another blundering American. We mustn't underestimate American blundering. I was with them when they blundered into Berlin in . (..)
    1942 Casablanca
  • (..) it can't happen nowadays. Oh, Grandma! If you could just come home to grandfather. One day dictation without errors, and the next day his workbook is full of blunders, I can't understand it. One day wearing slippers, the next day three shoes, that I can forgive him for. But this, (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) That's what's so funny. I switched glasses while your back was turned! (LAUGHING) You fool, you fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well known is this. (..)
    1987 The Princess Bride