flatfooted
flatfooted Lexical Profile
flatfooted Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Unprepared, unready, or slow to react to a sudden event or changing situation (especially in the phrase 'caught flatfooted').
"The sudden shift in market demand caught several traditional retailers completely flatfooted."
Having feet with fallen or unusually low arches, causing the entire sole of the foot to come into complete contact with the ground.
"The podiatrist recommended custom orthotic insoles to support the flatfooted runner during marathon training."
American Direct, forthright, and uncompromising in manner or speech; lacking subtlety or grace.
"The committee issued a flatfooted refusal to renegotiate the terms of the contract."
• adverb
American In a direct, blunt, or uncompromising manner; with the feet flat on the ground.
"She stood flatfooted on the gym floor and lifted the heavy barbell with steady control."