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Bumbler vs Clumsy - What's the difference?

bumbler | clumsy |

As nouns the difference between bumbler and clumsy

is that bumbler is someone who bumbles; a stumbler or blunderer while clumsy is a person.

As an adjective clumsy is

awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

bumbler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who bumbles; a stumbler or blunderer.

    • Synonyms

    * See also English agent nouns

    clumsy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
    • He's very clumsy . I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.
  • Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety
    • It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.
    What a clumsy joke...
  • awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

    • Noun

    (clumsies)
  • A person.

    • Synonyms

    * butterfingers * klutz

    See also

    * clumsies

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