Bungling and Clever

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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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Clever is an antonym for bungling.

Nearby Words: bungle, bungled, bungler

Clever adjective - Skillful with the hands.

Usage example: the Shakers were clever artisans who created many ingenious and highly useful devices

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Bungling is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

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