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Synonyms & Similar Words
tripping
falling
tumbling
staggering
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bumbling
stammering
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wobbles
Meaning of Stumbling
The primary meaning of the word "stumbling" is to trip or fall over something, or to make a mistake.
Definitions
- To trip or fall over something, typically as a result of a lack of attention or a failure to notice something
- To make a mistake or error, typically as a result of a lack of knowledge or understanding
- To speak or move in a hesitant or unsteady way
Etymology of Stumbling
The word "stumbling" comes from the Old English word "stumblian", which means to stumble or fall
The word is related to the Old Norse word "stumbl", which means to stumble or trip
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of tripping or falling, and has also been used figuratively to describe making mistakes or errors
Example Uses
- She was stumbling over her words during the presentation
- He was stumbling through the dark room, trying to find the light switch
- The company was stumbling financially, and was in danger of going bankrupt
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
striding
walking
running
jumping
leaping
bounding
skipping
stepping
treading
pacing
marching
gliding
sliding
moving
progressing
advancing
succeeding
thriving
flourishing
excelling
shining
soaring
rising
growing