bumbling

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Because of Bush's lack of ability to communicate smoothly, he was characterized as a bumbling fool, and the people believed the accusations without taking into account all of the facts.

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  1. not skillful in physical movement especially with the hands; as, a bumbling mechanic.

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  1. lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

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  • (Didn't get it till last Saturday thanks to FedEx's holiday bumbling, another story entirely) It arrived with upgraded components (higher processor, memory, backlit keyboard, screen) and with headphones and a personal letter of apology. —  Consumerist
  • Sure we have policy differences with the Administration but they are bumbling, arrogant dilettantes. —  RedState
  • But at least we got rid of the inexperienced, bumbling, and just plain dumb Republicans. —  Mere Rhetoric
  • Thank goodness that the bumbling, abusive, child-bombing "war hero" McCain was not elected to give America and the World another 4-8 years of violent, racist, "exceptionalist" incompetence - since when does dropping napalm and bombs on women and children make you a "war hero"? —  newmatilda.com - Comments
  • John Heard is really good as the bumbling, dim-witted Vice President Matthews. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
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