blun·der (bl n d r)n. A usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion. v. blun·dered, blun·der·ing, blun·ders v.intr. 1. To move clumsily or blindly. 2. To make a usually serious mistake. v.tr. 1. To make a stupid, usually serious error in; botch. 2. To utter (something) stupidly or thoughtlessly. [From Middle English blunderen, to go blindly, perhaps from Old Swedish blundra, have one's eyes closed, from Old Norse blunda.] blun der·er n.blun der·ing·ly adv.Synonyms: blunder, bumble1, flounder1, lumber2, lurch1, stumble These verbs mean to move awkwardly or unsteadily: blundered about the dark room; flies bumbling against the screen; floundered up the muddy trail; a wagon lumbering along an unpaved road; twisted her ankle and lurched home; stumbled but regained his balance. |
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