1. awkward or clumsy in handling something

1. the act of handling something clumsily or awkwardly

Examples

• His fumbling attempt to fix the computer made things worse.
• She gave a fumbling explanation for being late.
• The quarterback’s fumbling cost the team the game.
• After much fumbling with the keys, he finally opened the door.
• Her fumbling around in the dark woke everyone up.
• The fumbling of the documents delayed the meeting.
• His fumbling with the presentation remote was embarrassing.