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

After his leg cramped, he floundered to the shore.
Difficult Situations
Use when it feels like every action or decision is hard to perform or make.

She floundered under the weight of her responsibilities.
No Clear Direction
Applicable when someone lacks a clear plan or purpose and struggles as a result.

After losing the map, we floundered around the woods.
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