Able and Bungling

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Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

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Bungling is an antonym for able.

Nearby Word: ability

Bungling adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).

Usage example: I refuse to let that bungling incompetent insult me again

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Able is an antonym for bungling.

Nearby Words: bungle, bungled, bungler

He is able to get out offscreen, but his bungling with both Bond and Palazzi gets him blown up by Volpe.

Source: Film / Thunderball

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