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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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

Yet the 29-year-old appears to be a relative late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Yet Wissa is a late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

“He always said it was fine to be a late bloomer if you made it to the flower show,” Pat wrote in her husband’s death notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Eleanor hoped that Ben was a late bloomer.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell