Skillful They’re Fumbling Fumbled Fumble Hold Move Find

To try to hold, move, or find something using your hands in a way that is not skillful or graceful. To do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands. To say something in a way that is not skillful or effective. To drop a ball.

They’re both learning how to ride their bicycles and they’re both fumbling about and falling.

She fumbled around/about in her handbag, looking for her key.

He fumbled around in the dark looking for some matches.

We're fumbling in the dark, but at least we're in motion.