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fumbling around

/ˈfʌm.bəl.ɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

fumble aroundverb

fumbling around

Gerund

fumbled around

Past Simple

fumbled around

Past Participle

fumbling around

Gerund

/ˈfʌm.bəl əˈraʊnd/

I fumbled around in the dark to find the light switch.

Я нащупывал в темноте выключатель света.

He fumbled around in his pocket for the keys.

Он шарил в кармане в поисках ключей.

She fumbled around in her bag to find her phone.

Она копалась в сумке, чтобы найти телефон.

Additional translations

Synonyms

fumble about

fool around

mess around

fumble aroundverb

To move or handle something clumsily or aimlessly, often while searching for something.

He fumbled around in his pockets for his keys.

To proceed awkwardly or ineffectively, often due to lack of skill or confidence.

She fumbled around during her presentation, forgetting key points.