Fumblingness

/ˈfʌmbliŋnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fumbling; clumsiness, awkwardness, or uncertain, groping behavior.

Etymology

From 'fumbling' (present participle of fumble) plus '-ness' (a suffix creating abstract nouns for qualities or states).

Kelly Says

Creating abstract nouns with '-ness' is one of English's most productive tools—'fumblingness' captures not just an action but a personality trait or emotional state of perpetual clumsiness!

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