blunder

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

a stupid or careless mistake

a careless or stupid mistake

Example Sentences

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Making that investment was a terrible blunder that cost him everything.

The report was full of spelling blunders.

Example Expressions

make a blunder

Synonyms

mistake, error, fault, slip, oversight, gaffe, slip-up, misstep

Entry 1

mistake, error, fault, slip, oversight, gaffe

Entry 2

mistake, error, slip-up, gaffe

Entry 3

mistake, error, slip, oversight, misstep

Antonyms

accuracy, perfection, success, precision, correctness, achievement

Entry 1

accuracy, perfection, success, precision, correctness, achievement

Entry 2

success, achievement, accuracy

Entry 3

accuracy, success, correctness

Collocations

costly blunder, terrible blunder, avoid blunder, serious blunder, political blunder, major blunder

Entry 2

costly blunder, terrible blunder, avoid blunder

Entry 3

serious blunder, political blunder, costly blunder, major blunder