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flounder

UK
/ˈflaʊndə/
US
/ˈflaʊndər/

Translations

floundernoun
flounders
pl
UK
/ˈflaʊndə/
US
/ˈflaʊndər/
The fisherman caught a large flounder in the bay.
Рыбак поймал большую камбалу в заливе.
Additional translations
палтус
Synonyms
plaice
flatfish
sole
turbot
flounderverb
floundered
Past Simple
floundered
Past Participle
floundering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflaʊndə/
US
/ˈflaʊndɚ/
He started to flounder when asked difficult questions.
Он начал путаться, когда ему задавали сложные вопросы.
The fish began to flounder in the shallow water.
Рыба начала барахтаться в мелкой воде.
Additional translations
колебаться
метаться
Synonyms
falter
stumble
wallow
flail
thresh
struggle
flounderadjective
UK
/ˈflaʊn.də/
US
/ˈflaʊn.dɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to the fish flounder, e.g., "flounder fillet".
Synonyms
ineffective
unsure
hesitant
flailing
stumbling
bungling
inept
awkward
clumsy
fumbling
struggling
floundering

Definitions

floundernoun
A type of flatfish that is found in the ocean, known for its ability to camouflage itself on the sea floor.
The fisherman caught a large flounder during his trip to the coast.
flounderverb
To struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.
The dog floundered in the deep snow, trying to find its way back to the path.
To struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion.
She floundered during the interview, unable to answer the questions confidently.
To be in serious difficulty.
The company began to flounder after the loss of its biggest client.
flounderadjective
Relating to, made from, or characteristic of flounder (the fish).
She ordered a flounder sandwich for lunch.
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