Flounder

usgb/ˈflaʊndər/
verb

Struggle or stagger clumsily as if being unable to see.

John floundered about in the deep snow.
Visual representation of "flounder" - Struggle or stagger clumsily as if being unable to see

Often appears as...

  • flounder around
  • flounder about
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Visual Imagery

Imagine physically struggling, which emphasizes the clumsiness in various situations.

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After his leg cramped, he floundered to the shore.
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Difficult Situations

Use when it feels like every action or decision is hard to perform or make.

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She floundered under the weight of her responsibilities.
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No Clear Direction

Applicable when someone lacks a clear plan or purpose and struggles as a result.

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After losing the map, we floundered around the woods.
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