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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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But this sheet is going to be rather bunglesome.

From Michael O'Halloran by Gene Stratton-Porter

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

From Two Little Women by Carolyn Wells

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

If the training of the bowels and bladder will replace the245 diapers with drawers, the baby will attempt to walk sooner than when encumbered with a bunglesome bunch of diaper between the thighs.

From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler

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

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