stumblingly
In halting fashion
In a stumbling manner—haltingly, unsteadily, or with frequent errors.
The word usually describes speech or movement that proceeds awkwardly: He stumblingly made his way through the apology, She read the unfamiliar language stumblingly.
The adverb suggests effort despite difficulty rather than complete failure.
In a clumsy manner
- fumblinglyIn an awkward manner
- clumsilyIn an uncoordinated manner
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
- blunderinglyIn fumbling manner
gawkily · ungracefully · maladroitly · ham-handedly · oafishly · ineptly · lumberingly · clunkily
In an unsteady manner
- unsteadilyWithout firmness or stability
- shakilyIn trembling manner
- lurchingMoving unsteadily, abruptly
- staggeringlyIn an overwhelming manner
swayingly · off-balance · haltingly · waveringly · shamblingly · uncertainly · precariously
In an unsteady manner
- tentativelyWithout full commitment
- hesitantlyWith uncertain manner
- falteringlyIn an unsteady manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
waveringly · indecisively · irresolutely · diffidently · timidly · unsurely · reluctantly · cautiously
awkwardly
In a clumsy manner
- fumblinglyIn an awkward manner
- clumsilyIn an uncoordinated manner
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
blunderingly · gawkily · ungracefully · maladroitly · ham-handedly · oafishly · ineptly · lumberingly · clunkily · bunglingly
falteringly
In an unsteady manner
- unsteadilyWithout firmness or stability
- shakilyIn trembling manner
- lurchingMoving unsteadily, abruptly
staggeringly · swayingly · off-balance · haltingly · waveringly · shamblingly · uncertainly · precariously
haltingly
In an unsteady manner
- tentativelyWithout full commitment
- hesitantlyWith uncertain manner
- falteringlyIn an unsteady manner
uncertainly · waveringly · indecisively · irresolutely · diffidently · timidly · unsurely · reluctantly · cautiously · nervously
stumblinglyfluently
With seamless verbal ease
smoothly · eloquently · articulately · glibly · mellifluously
stumblinglyskillfully
With practiced competence
deftly · expertly · masterfully · adroitly · proficiently
- stumbling blocksObstacles preventing progress
- stumbling uponFinding by chance
- stumbling acrossFinding unexpectedly
- stumbling onFinding by accident
- stumbling againstTripping toward and touching