blunder
noun
a gross, stupid, or careless mistake.
Example Sentences
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There were diplomatic blunders, transport errors and accommodation chaos.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
In the process, said current and former employees and investors interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, the highflying company has struggled with compliance failures, legal challenges and software blunders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
There were mighty blunders off the field too under Jarmond, including an email that went out to donors that came with an attachment revealing personal information and spending tallies of the department’s biggest donors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It was one of the German chancellor’s worst strategic blunders.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Henry Lynn has taken possession of an ottoman at the feet of Louisa: Adèle shares it with him: he is trying to talk French with her, and Louisa laughs at his blunders.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
