bloomer

[bloo-mer] / ˈblu mər /

NOUN

blunder

Synonyms

STRONG

blooper boner bungle error fumble goof mistake muff stumble

WEAK

faux pas

Antonyms

STRONG

accuracy certainty correction truth

Example Sentences

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Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He was a bit of a late bloomer, let's not forget.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

A 64-year-old late bloomer who arrived in Bloomington with a cocky press conference and group of James Madison transfers, Cignetti delivered swagger, talent and a gift for navigating college football’s turbulent, transfer-happy economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Toney has, however, been a bit of a late bloomer.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Edlefsen was a late bloomer, six years older than Ernest yet still only a teaching assistant.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik