mistake, error, blunder, oversight, misstep, gaffe, faux pas, lapse, miscalculation, misjudgment, boo-boo, flub, goof, screw-up, stumble, blooper, botch, fault, inaccuracy, miscue, slip, trip-up, fumb... [more]
botch - blunder - fumble - mishandle - mismanage - screw up - mess up - flub muff - spoil - ruin - foul up - goof up - make a mess of - mishap - misstep - error - mistake - slip-up - gaffe - faux pas - miscue - misfire - miscalculate - misjudge - misadventure - mischance - oversight - lapse - inaccuracy - fault - defect - flaw - shortcoming - blip - blooper - clanger - slip - trip - stumble - bumble - misdeed - misdoing - misplay - misperformance - misapplication - misusage - misemployment - misexecution
The term 'bungle' refers to a mistake or an act of clumsily performing a task, leading to an unsatisfactory or failure outcome. It suggests a lack of skill, efficiency, or effectiveness in handling or managing something, often resulting in unintended consequences. The word can be used in various contexts, from personal errors to professional mishaps, highlighting a general sense of incompetence or mishandling. Synonyms include blunder, fumble, and mismanage.