stumbling

3 definitions • 6 examples

walking in a way that is awkward or not controlled:

A stumbling figure weaved its way through the shadows.

He walked with an awkward, stumbling gait.

involving mistakes when speaking, such as repeating something or pausing for too long:

They appear foolish as they offer stumbling, inarticulate responses.

Their conversation is inevitably stumbling, and more of an effort.

done with difficulty, or involving repeated problems or mistakes:

A stumbling economy means fewer jobs.

I made my first stumbling attempts to start writing poetry.