bungle
verb (used with object)
to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch.
bunglingly
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a word derived from
bungle.
Example Sentences
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A Very English Scandal finished in similar style: Norman Scott cuddling a pup, all those who bunglingly sought to destroy him either dead themselves or pretending to be.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 11, 2018
Or is he playing it as a tactic, like his elders did, though quite a lot more bunglingly?
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2013
Blake, wild with nervousness and wrath, was making slow progress with his dressing, and Ray took from him the little hand-bag he was bunglingly striving to pack.
From Marion's Faith. by Charles King
Molly obeyed; but executed her commission so bunglingly, that not only Nora, but Mrs. Ryle and Trevlyn came flocking to the porch.
From Trevlyn Hold by Mrs. Henry Wood
After a few tasks bunglingly performed, he was tried on messenger service and started with his carfare to deliver a box containing a funeral piece.
From Michael O'Halloran by Gene Stratton-Porter
