Foundering

Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/

Foundering (verb)

  1. To fail completely or to sink, especially in water.

Examples

  • The project is foundering due to lack of support.
  • The ship is foundering in the rough sea.

Common collocations: foundering ship, foundering economy, foundering business

Synonyms of Foundering

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Foundering

  • — Opposite of sinking; remaining on the surface.
  • — Achieving desired outcomes; opposite of failing.