Definition of Stumble
Stumble
stum·ble
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to trip or temporarily lose one's balance or footing when walking or running;
e.g. The loose stones in the path caused her to stumble.
(verb)
to walk unsteadily, carelessly, or clumsily, often tripping frequently;
e.g. He was too weak to chase them, and he could only stumble off in the direction they had gone.
(verb)
to repeatedly make mistakes while speaking, or to speak in a hesitant manner;
e.g. He tried not to stumble when answering questions in the interview.
(verb)
to encounter or find something/someone unexpectedly or by chance;
e.g. I hoped to stumble upon my lost wallet while cleaning out the drawer.
(noun)
an unsteady or clumsy walk/gait, or the action of tripping while walking/moving;
e.g. She walked with a stumble towards the door. He sprained his ankle in a stumble while playing tennis.
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