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unfooted

UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/

Translations

unfootedadjective
UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
His argument was unfooted and lacked evidence.
Его аргумент был безосновательным и не имел доказательств.
unfootedpast participle
UK
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
US
/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/
Used chiefly as a past-participle adjective, e.g. ‘the horses were unfooted before being turned out’

Definitions

unfootedadjective
Lacking a base or foundation; not having feet or a stable support.
The unfooted sculpture seemed to defy gravity as it balanced precariously on the edge of the table.
In poetry, lacking one or more metrical feet; not conforming to the expected scansion.
The last line of the stanza is unfooted, giving the poem an intentionally jarring rhythm.
unfootedpast participle
Having had its foot, feet, or supporting base removed; deprived of footing.
With their shoes pulled off, the unfooted horses padded softly across the meadow.
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