blunder

noun
UK: /ˈblʌndər/
US: /ˈblʌndər/

  1. A stupid or careless mistake.

    1. I made a blunder and spilled my coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's blunder cost him many votes in the election. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

faux pas lapse error mistake
blunder verb

  1. To make a stupid or careless mistake.

    1. I blundered by forgetting her birthday. [ ] [ ]
    2. He blundered badly during his presentation, losing credibility with the audience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "blunder" is /ˈblʌndər/ in British English and /ˈblʌndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blunder": faux pas, lapse, error, mistake.

Example usage of "blunder": "I made a blunder and spilled my coffee.". More examples on the page.