noun
floundering
Floundering (noun) means the act of struggling clumsily or being confused. Example: “His floundering in the interview cost him the job.”
noun
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The act of struggling clumsily or being confused.
"His floundering in the interview cost him the job."
How to use floundering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClumsy, confused struggling.
Common pairings
visible floundering
floundering attempts
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Word forms
- Plural
- flounderings
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Rhymes for floundering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “floundering” mean?
The word “floundering” means the act of struggling clumsily or being confused. In plain terms, clumsy, confused struggling.
How do you use “floundering” in a sentence?
Here is “floundering” used in a sentence: “His floundering in the interview cost him the job.”
What part of speech is “floundering”?
“Floundering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of floundering?
"floundering" (noun) means the act of struggling clumsily or being confused.
