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Definition of stumbler

stumbler

/ˈstʌm.blər/
stum · bler

Plural:stumblers
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Adjective:stumbling
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1

A person or animal that trips, loses balance, or walks unsteadily.

Example

"The tired hiker became a frequent stumbler along the rocky, root-strewn trail."


2

A person who falters, hesitates, or makes repeated errors in speech, action, or judgment.

Example

"Once a nervous stumbler during public debates, she practiced until she could deliver her arguments with confidence."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stumbler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stumbler
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