Blunder
/ˈblʌndər/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
To make a mistake through carelessness or lack of skill.
/ˈblʌndər/
verbnegativeBeginner
General
To make a serious mistake.
He blundered badly in his speech.
💡 Simply: To make a big mistake.
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She blundered into the wrong room.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"I completely blundered the presentation."
2
A stupid or careless mistake.
/ˈblʌndər/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
A serious mistake.
That was a terrible blunder.
💡 Simply: A big mistake.
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His blunder cost the team the game.
How It's Used
Formal Writing
"The project failed due to a series of blunders."
Tip:Think of a 'clumsy blunder' to remember its meaning.
From Middle English blonderen, probably of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse blundra "to stumble, blunder".
The word has been used to describe clumsy mistakes since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Imagine someone blindly blundering into a wall.
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