flatfooted
- adjective
- /ˈflætˌfʊtɪd/
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plano
- She remained flatfooted, refusing to move until the music started.
Examples
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He landed flatfooted after jumping off the step, hurting his ankles.
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The children stood flatfooted at the edge of the pool, waiting for instructions.
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The cat moved flatfooted across the room.
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He walked flatfooted across the muddy field.
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He walked flatfooted across the field, his feet barely lifting off the ground.
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The toddler runs flatfooted, enjoying the feeling of grass beneath his feet.
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She felt more comfortable moving flatfooted during the dance, rather than on her toes.
Synonyms
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4.7
Standing or moving with feet flat on the ground
Antonyms
15
2.4
The front part of the foot you use when you lift your heels to reach something high or move quietly
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Etymology
Flatfooted comes from the simple parts flat and foot, meaning a foot that 'lies flat on the ground'. So flatfooted describes someone with flat feet or who lands or stands with the whole foot down.