bunglesome
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bunglesome
Example Sentences
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Outside of the trio, the work of the gang was bunglesome, calling for many a protest from Uncle Lance,—they had no lady's glance to spur them on,—while ours merited the enthusiastic plaudits of Miss Frances.
From A Texas Matchmaker by Andy Adams
"No heavier," agreed Dotty; "but a good deal more bunglesome and awkward to carry."
From Two Little Women by Carolyn Wells
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 Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert) Griggs
Dr. Cook reached the Pole, I doubt Peary, his observations bear the stamp of inexcusable inaccuracy and bunglesome carelessness.
From My Attainment of the Pole by Frederick A. Cook
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 Caroline Lockhart
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