* Simple past tense: "He blundered into the wrong room and apologized profusely." (This shows a simple mistake)
* Figurative language: "The company blundered badly with its new marketing campaign, losing significant market share." (This shows a major, consequential mistake)
* Emphasis on clumsiness: "She blundered through the dance routine, tripping over her own feet." (This highlights awkwardness and lack of grace)
* With an adverb: "He hopelessly blundered his way through the interview." (This adds more detail to the mistake)
* More formal: "The judge's blundered ruling resulted in a mistrial." (This showcases a serious error with significant consequences)
The best way to use "blundered" depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.