Meaning & Definition of word "Blunder"

Blunder

/ˈblʌndər/

noun:

  • 1. a stupid or careless mistake.
    • Example: His decision to invest in the failing company was a major blunder.
  • 2. a serious or embarrassing mistake.
    • Example: The diplomat's blunder during the negotiations nearly derailed the peace talks.
  • 3. a clumsy or careless act.
    • Example: She laughed off her blunder when she spilled coffee on her shirt during the meeting.

verb:

  • 1. to make a mistake, typically a silly or careless one.
    • Example: He blundered by forgetting to send the important email.
  • 2. to move or act clumsily or blindly.
    • Example: They blundered through the dark room, trying not to bump into anything.

Etymology

Middle English; from 'blunderen', to stumble.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blunder into:

To enter a situation by accident, often causing problems.

blunder away:

To waste something, especially an opportunity, through foolishness.

slip up:

To make a minor mistake casually.

Related Words

mistake:

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

error:

A deviation from accuracy or correctness.

Slang Meanings of blunder

Meaning: To mess up.

Example Sentence: He totally blundered that presentation.

Meaning: To screw up.

Example Sentence: I blundered my chance at a promotion.