bungler

/ˈbʌŋɡələr/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is careless or incompetent in their work or actions

“The company’s financial manager was a bungler who made many costly mistakes.”

2. verb

to perform a task or action in a careless or incompetent manner

“He bungled the presentation, forgetting to mention the company’s most important project.”

Synonyms

  • clumsy person
  • incompetent

Antonyms

  • expert
  • skilled person