fumblingly

[US]/ˈfʌmblɪŋli/
[UK]/ˈfʌmblɪŋli/

Translation

adv.in a clumsy, awkward, or uncertain way, especially while handling something

Phrases & Collocations

fumblingly opened

fumblingly reached

fumblingly searched

fumblingly grabbed

fumblingly fumbled

Example Sentences

he spoke fumblingly at the meeting, searching for the right words.

she apologized fumblingly, her voice barely above a whisper.

i answered fumblingly under pressure and immediately regretted it.

the intern explained fumblingly, then asked for clarification.

he laughed fumblingly to hide his embarrassment.

she reached fumblingly for her keys in the dark hallway.

he tried fumblingly to unlock the door with numb fingers.

she nodded fumblingly, unsure whether she understood the instructions.

he wrote fumblingly on the form, double-checking every line.

she danced fumblingly at first, then found the rhythm.

he confessed fumblingly, then finally told the whole truth.

she introduced herself fumblingly, then smiled with relief.

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