Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flounder
verb
/ˈflaʊndər/
Definition
To struggle or have difficulties in a chaotic or confused manner.
Examples
- She began to flounder when she realized she had forgotten her speech.
- He was floundering in the deep end of the pool, trying to swim to the edge.
Meaning
Floundering often refers to a lack of direction or grace in action or movement, and it can also describe a state of confusion.
Synonyms
- Stumble
- Wrestle
- Flail
- Falter
