flounder
/ˈflaʊndər/
verb
- To struggle or move clumsily, as if in mud or water; to have difficulty doing something.
- The company floundered during the economic crisis.
- He floundered through his speech, forgetting his lines.
- The fish floundered on the deck after being caught.
- To be in a state of confusion or uncertainty; to not know what to do.
- She floundered when asked a difficult question in the interview.
- Without clear instructions, the new employee floundered for weeks.
- The team floundered after their coach resigned.
noun
- A flatfish that lives in saltwater and is commonly used as food.
- The fisherman caught a large flounder near the shore.
- Flounder is a mild-tasting fish that is popular in many recipes.
- We ordered grilled flounder for dinner at the seafood restaurant.