😬blunder

noun
/ˈblʌndər/

Meaning

a careless or stupid mistake
a stupid or careless mistake
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example Sentences

The report was full of spelling blunders.

Making that investment was a terrible blunder that cost him everything.

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Example Expressions

make a blunder

Synonyms

mistake, error, slip, oversight, misstep, slip-up, gaffe, fault
Entry 1
mistake, error, slip, oversight, misstep
Entry 2
mistake, error, slip-up, gaffe
Entry 3
mistake, error, fault, slip, oversight, gaffe

Antonyms

accuracy, success, correctness, achievement, perfection, precision
Entry 1
accuracy, success, correctness
Entry 2
success, achievement, accuracy
Entry 3
accuracy, perfection, success, precision, correctness, achievement

Collocations

serious blunder, political blunder, costly blunder, major blunder, terrible blunder, avoid blunder
Entry 1
serious blunder, political blunder, costly blunder, major blunder
Entry 2
costly blunder, terrible blunder, avoid blunder

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