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bunglesome

American  
[buhng-guhl-suhm] / ˈbʌŋ gəl səm /

adjective

  1. clumsy or awkward.


Etymology

Origin of bunglesome

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; bungle + -some 1

Example Sentences

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With great effort his hearers refrained from laughter as they listened to what they thought was the most bunglesome address that ever came from the lips of a public servant in a civilized land.

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Dr. Cook reached the Pole, I doubt Peary, his observations bear the stamp of inexcusable inaccuracy and bunglesome carelessness.

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"No heavier," agreed Dotty; "but a good deal more bunglesome and awkward to carry."

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The simplest orders and directions received from his troop's commander, he either forgot to perform or executed in such a bunglesome manner as to drive Lieutenant Perkins' irritable nature to the verge of hysteria.

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The strips of gunny sacking which he had refused because they looked bunglesome he could see now were an immense protection against cold and wet.

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