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Definition of clubfooted

clubfooted

/ˌklʌbˈfʊt.ɪd/
club · foot · ed
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clubfooted Lexical Profile

clubfooted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a congenitally deformed foot that is twisted inward and downward so that the sole cannot be placed flat on the ground.

Example

"The orthopedic surgeon specialized in treating infants who were born clubfooted."

2

Awkward, clumsy, or inept in movement, execution, or style.

Example

"Critics panned the film for its clubfooted dialogue and heavy-handed pacing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern medical and disability contexts, person-first language such as 'born with a clubfoot' or the clinical term 'talipes equinovarus' is strongly preferred over describing a person directly as 'clubfooted.'

• Rhymes for clubfooted

• Nearby Words

clubbishness
clubby
clubfoot
clubfooted
clubhead
clubhouse
clublike

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clubfooted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clubfooted
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