Stumble Definition

stŭmbəl
stumbled, stumbles, stumbling
verb
stumbled, stumbles, stumbling
To trip or miss one's step in walking, running, etc.
Webster's New World
To proceed unsteadily or falteringly; flounder.
American Heritage
To walk or go in an unsteady or awkward manner, as from age, weakness, etc.
Webster's New World
To puzzle or perplex; confound.
Webster's New World
To speak, act, or proceed in a confused, blundering manner.
To stumble through a speech.
Webster's New World
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noun
stumbles
The act of stumbling.
Webster's New World
A blunder, error, or sin.
Webster's New World

A fall, trip or substantial misstep.

Wiktionary

A clumsy walk.

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Other Word Forms of Stumble

Noun

Singular:
stumble
Plural:
stumbles

Origin of Stumble

  • Middle English stumblen probably of Scandinavian origin Old Norse stumra

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Stumble Sentence Examples

  • There was no way to know where Lana was; he had to hope to stumble upon her.

  • That's why you changed the lock so snoopy Mrs. Glass wouldn't stumble on it.

  • Couldn't he stumble - just once?

  • You may stumble on some retro styles that look cool and trendy now.

  • As we stumble about in the dark, we will never be able to find our way home.

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Words Starting With

SSTSTU

Words Ending With

ELEBLE

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Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With S7 Letter Words Ending With E