noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An act of groping; a grope.

   "Sexual harassment may include rape or attempted rape; it may include gropings, touching up and suggestive remarks."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of grope form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

analyticanalyticalawkwardblankmindedcallowdumb

Example

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"I don't mind your groping in the dark for a solution, but I wish you'd come to a decision."

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