Blunder
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Accidental Mistakes
Use 'blunder' when a mistake happens accidentally, often from a lack of attention. She blundered by sending the confidential email to the wrong person.
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Mild Connotation
'Blunder' suggests a mistake that is serious but not deeply harmful or malicious. Despite the blunder of forgetting his lines, the play continued smoothly.
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Self-Awareness
Emphasize recognizing one's own errors by using 'blunder' to accept responsibility. I must admit I blundered the task by not following the instructions properly.