blunder

US /ˈblʌn.dɚ/
UK /ˈblʌn.dɚ/
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1.

a stupid or careless mistake

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The government made a serious blunder in its economic policy.
He realized his blunder as soon as he said it.
1.

make a stupid or careless mistake; act clumsily or thoughtlessly

:
He tends to blunder when he's under pressure.
She blundered into the room, knocking over a vase.