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adjective* * *bum·bling[ˈbʌmblɪŋ]adj attr2. (clumsy) tollpatschig\bumbling idiot ausgemachter Volltrottel fam\bumbling incompetence Stümperhaftigkeit f fam* * *['bʌmblɪŋ]adj(= clumsy) schusselig (inf)some bumbling idiot — irgend so ein Vollidiot (inf)
* * *bumbling adj (adv bumblingly)1. stümperhaft, pfuscherhaft pej2. inkompetent* * *adjective -
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1. adjectiveunfähig; unzulänglich [Arbeit]2. nounUnfähige, der/die* * *[in'kompitənt]- academic.ru/37429/incompetence">incompetence* * *in·com·pe·tent[ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt, AM -ˈkɑ:mpət̬ənt]I. adj1. (incapable) inkompetent2. LAW unzuständigmentally \incompetent unzurechnungsfähiga bunch of \incompetents ein Haufen Dilettanten [o Nichtskönner] pej fama bumbling \incompetent ein unorganisierter Dilettant/eine unorganisierte Dilettantin pej* * *[In'kɒmpItənt]1. adj1) person, institution unfähig; (for sth) untauglich; management stümperhaft, inkompetent; piece of work stümperhaft, unzulänglichto be incompetent to teach music — unfähig sein, Musik zu unterrichten, zum Musiklehrer untauglich sein
I was incompetent at playing the piano or an incompetent pianist — ich konnte nur sehr schlecht Klavier spielen
2) (JUR) court, authority etc unzuständig, nicht zuständig;3) (MED)incompetent cervix — isthmozervikale Insuffizienz, Zervixinsuffizienz f
2. nNichtskönner( in) m(f)* * *A adj (adv incompetently)1. unfähig ( to do zu tun), untüchtig2. nicht fach- oder sachkundig, unqualifiziert3. JURa) auch weitS. unzuständig, inkompetent (Richter, Gericht)b) unzulässig (Beweise, Zeuge)c) geschäftsunfähig4. nicht ausreichend ( for für), unzulänglich, mangelhaftB s1. unfähige Person, Nichtskönner(in)2. JUR geschäftsunfähige Person* * *1. adjectiveunfähig; unzulänglich [Arbeit]2. nounUnfähige, der/die* * *adj.unbefugt adj.unzuständig adj. -
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bumbling — umbling adj. not skillful in physical movement especially with the hands; as, a bumbling mechanic. Syn: bungling, butterfingered, ham fisted, ham handed, handless, heavy handed, left handed. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bumbling — bumblingly, adv. /bum bling/, adj. 1. liable to make awkward blunders: a bumbling mechanic. 2. clumsily incompetent or ineffectual: bumbling diplomacy. n. 3. the act or practice of making blunders: The bumbling of their officers cost them the… … Universalium
bumbling — [[t]bʌ̱mblɪŋ[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n If you describe a person or their behaviour as bumbling, you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything. ...a clumsy, bumbling, inarticulate figure … English dictionary
bumbling — noun An act of bumbling, a mistake or error especially through clumsiness … Wiktionary
bumbling — adj. Bumbling is used with these nouns: ↑amateur, ↑idiot … Collocations dictionary
bumbling — bum|bling [ˈbʌmblıŋ] adj [only before noun] behaving in a careless way and making a lot of mistakes ▪ a kind bumbling man with a gentle smile … Dictionary of contemporary English
bumbling — bum|bling [ bʌmblıŋ ] adjective only before noun behaving in a way that is confused and not properly organized: a bumbling attempt to start the race … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bumbling — adjective (only before noun) behaving in a careless way and making a lot of mistakes: bumbling incompetence … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
bumbling — adjective the bumbling Inspector Clouseau Syn: blundering, bungling, inept, clumsy, maladroit, awkward, muddled, klutzy; oafish, clodhopping, lumbering; botched, ham handed, ham fisted Ant: efficient, debonair … Thesaurus of popular words
bumbling — UK [ˈbʌmblɪŋ] / US adjective [only before noun] behaving in a way that is confused and not properly organized a bumbling attempt to start the race … English dictionary
bumbling — adjective lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands a bumbling mechanic a bungling performance ham handed governmental interference could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature Mary H. Vorse • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
