adverb
- in a clumsy or awkward manner; without skill or coordination
- in an uncertain or hesitant way; groping or searching uncertainly
Examples
- He fumblingly tried to unlock the door with cold, numb fingers.
- She fumblingly searched through her bag for her keys.
- The actor fumblingly delivered his lines, forgetting several words.
- He fumblingly attempted to assemble the furniture without reading the instructions.
- The child fumblingly tied her shoelaces for the first time.
- She fumblingly reached for the light switch in the dark room.