Careless and Fumbled

Careless

Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

Fumbled and careless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fumbled" instead an adjective "Careless".

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

Fumbled

Fumbled adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).
Usage example: my future father-in-law shook his head over my fumbled attempt to compliment his daughter

Careless and fumbled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Careless" instead an adjective "Fumbled".

Nearby Word: fumbling

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