blunder
/ˈblʌndə(r)/noun
उच्चारण ब्लन्डर
भारी भूल
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noun
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[C]
a stupid or careless mistake
भारी भूल
- a big blunder
- Forgetting to attach the file was a blunder that cost him the contract.
- Leaving the passport at home was a serious blunder.
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- The minister's blunder was reported on every news channel.
- One careless blunder cost the team the match.
verb
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[I]
to make a stupid or careless mistake; to move around in an awkward way
भारी गलती करना
- blunder into trouble
- The new driver blundered into a one-way lane and caused a long jam.
- The tourists blundered through the dark market looking for the exit.
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- Nervous candidates often blunder in the first few questions.
- He blundered into the wrong room and interrupted the meeting.
¶Idioms 1
a Himalayan blunder
a very serious and foolish mistake
बहुत बड़ी भूल, भारी ग़लती
- Ignoring the warning signs was a Himalayan blunder.
- Critics called the decision a Himalayan blunder.
§Grammar and usage
Usage: blunder is a serious, careless mistake, stronger than slip.
प्रयोग में blunder गंभीर, लापरवाह गलती है, slip से अधिक सशक्त।