Flounder

Pronunciation: /ˈflaʊndər/

Flounder (verb)

  1. To move or act clumsily, often because of confusion or difficulty.

Examples

  • He began to flounder in the deep snow.
  • She floundered through the difficult exam.

Common collocations: flounder in water, flounder through a task, flounder financially, catch a flounder, grilled flounder

Flounder (noun)

  1. A type of flat fish that lives in the sea and is often eaten.

Examples

  • The flounder is often found in shallow waters.
  • Fishermen caught several flounders today.

Synonyms of Flounder

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Flounder

  • achieving a goal without difficulty
  • moving smoothly without struggle