blunder
/ˈblʌn.dər/noun★Intermediate— a serious mistake
informal
a serious mistake, often due to carelessness or poor judgment
The politician made a blunder by misquoting the economic data.
The politician made a serious mistake by incorrectly citing economic figures.
She blundered by not checking the contract before signing it.
She made a careless mistake by not reviewing the contract first.
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Often used in contexts where the mistake has significant consequences.
Collocations
commit a blunderto make a serious mistakecostly blundera mistake with significant negative consequences
Antonyms
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'blunder' for significant mistakes, not minor errors.
📖Word Origin
From Dutch 'blunderen' (to stumble), possibly from Middle Low German 'blundern' (to strike blindly).
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe mistakes that have noticeable consequences.
English Dictionary