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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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But this sheet is going to be rather bunglesome.

From Michael O'Halloran by Stratton-Porter, Gene

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.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. by Various

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.

From The Man from the Bitter Roots by Lockhart, Caroline

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.

From Unfettered A Novel by Griggs, Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert)

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

From Two Little Women by Wells, Carolyn

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