fumbling (adjective)

1. In the novel, the main character is portrayed as a fumbling detective who always stumbles upon clues by mistake.

2. During the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's fumbling decision-making led to his army's downfall.

3. The designer's collection was a fumbling attempt at creating a cohesive and stylish outfit.

4. In the futuristic world depicted in the science fiction novel, the protagonist is a fumbling engineer who often causes more harm than good.