blunder

Meanings

• Noun

  An error or mistake, especially one that is embarrassing.

  - "His blunder cost his team the game."
  - "She made a blunder when she forgot her lines during the presentation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈblʌn.dɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blooper , boo-boo , error , faux pas , flub , fluff , fumble , gaffe , goof , lapse , mistake , slip , stumble , thinko

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blunder
thunder , plunder , munder

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Variants

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blunder , blundered , blunderer , blunderers , blundering , blunderingly , blunders

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Etymology

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From Middle English blunderen, to bungle, blunder, probably from blunda, to be bewildered, from blund, a blind spot, a mistake.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blunderbuss' originated in the 16th century and was used to describe a type of early firearm that fired a large, spherical projectile.

2. In the game of chess, a 'blunder' refers to a serious error made by a player that allows their opponent to gain an advantage.

3. The term 'blunderbus' is also used metaphorically to describe a person who is clumsy or bumbling in their actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Error: A mistake or inaccuracy, often unintentional.

2. Mistake: A wrong action or judgment, often leading to an unfavorable outcome.

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Culture

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The term 'blunder' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict mistakes or errors, often with humorous or embarrassing consequences. In music, the term 'blunderbuss' is a type of early firearm that was notoriously inaccurate, adding to the metaphorical meaning of the word.

How to Memorize "blunder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making an error or mistake, causing an embarrassing situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blunder' with the image of a clumsy or bumbling character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-LUNDER: Bungled, Lost, Unintended, Neglected, Delayed, Erroneous.

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