Blunder
/ˈblʌndər/noun
To make a careless mistake or to move in a clumsy manner.
Did you know?The Old Norse root of 'blunder' is linked to the idea of stumbling into danger, hinting at a deeper, almost magical idea of fate leading us astray.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*blundra
“to stumble, to fall”
Old Norse
ON
blundra
“to stumble, to fall clumsily”
Middle English
ME
blunder
“to stumble or fall; to make an awkward mistake”
15th Century
English
blunder
“to act clumsily or make a foolish mistake”
Modern English
English
blunder
“a careless or stupid mistake; also refers to a clumsy movement”