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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

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

From Two Little Women by Wells, Carolyn

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 Cook, Frederick A.

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 Adams, Andy

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

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