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The Britannica Dictionary flat–footed 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• flat–footed (adjective)

flat–footed /ˈflætˌfʊtəd/ adjective flat–footed /ˈflætˌfʊtəd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of FLAT–FOOTED 1 a : having flat feet

• a flat-footed man

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : walking or moving in a slow and awkward way

• a clumsy, flat-footed new recruit

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 chiefly US, informal : not ready or prepared — usually used in the phrase catch flat-footed

• The surprise announcement of his candidacy caught his opponents flat-footed. [=his opponents were not prepared for his announcement]

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