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

Well, he did, with the greatest pleasure he had ever known without any exception, and if the kiss were a bit bunglingly given that could be excused on the plea of lack of experience.

From Canoe Mates in Canada Three Boys Afloat on the Saskatchewan by Rathborne, George, St.

So, with a desperate resolve to recover his self-possession at a single coup, he blurted out, bunglingly: “’Tis the first time I have seen you in that gown, madam.”

From The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 by Stephens, Robert Neilson

After a few tasks bunglingly performed, he was tried on messenger service and started with his carfare to deliver a box containing a funeral piece.

From Michael O'Halloran by Stratton-Porter, Gene