bunglingly

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A Very English Scandal finished in similar style: Norman Scott cuddling a pup, all those who bunglingly sought to destroy him either dead themselves or pretending to be.

From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2018

Or is he playing it as a tactic, like his elders did, though quite a lot more bunglingly?

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2013

And now Mrs. Corey, as if forced to the point, said bunglingly that the young ladies had wished to come with her, but had been detained.

From The Rise of Silas Lapham by Howells, William Dean

As soon as he had reached the bed of the moat, he was followed out of the window and down the rope by a second man, who came bunglingly, as if in great trepidation.

From An Enemy to the King by Stephens, Robert Neilson

Molly obeyed; but executed her commission so bunglingly, that not only Nora, but Mrs. Ryle and Trevlyn came flocking to the porch.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry