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unfooted

/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/

unfootedadjective

/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/

Translations

His argument was unfooted and lacked evidence.

Его аргумент был безосновательным и не имел доказательств.

Definitions

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

/ʌnˈfʊtɪd/

Used chiefly as a past-participle adjective, e.g. ‘the horses were unfooted before being turned out’

Definitions

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.