Flat-footed
Pronunciation: /ˈfɫæt- ˈfʊtɪd/
Flat-footed (adjective)
- not ready for something unexpected or sudden.
- having feet with little or no arch.
- moving in a way that lacks grace or skill.
Examples
- The sudden question left him flat-footed.
- She was caught flat-footed by the unexpected news.
Common collocations: caught flat-footed, leave someone flat-footed, flat-footed arches, flat-footed condition, flat-footed movements