flatfooted

/ˌflætˈfʊtɪd/adjective

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adjective

1
having feet that are flat on the ground, without the normal raised curve underneath
चपटे तलवों वाला
- He was rejected by the army because he was flatfooted.
2
informal
careless, awkward or without imagination
भद्दा, अनाड़ी, फूहड़
- a flatfooted attempt at humour
Synonyms clumsy awkward inept heavy-handed
Opposite graceful deft skilful
3
informal
not prepared for something, so that you cannot react quickly
असावधान, अचानक घिरा हुआ
- The sudden announcement caught the opposition flatfooted.
Synonyms unprepared off guard surprised

¶Idioms 1

catch sb flat-footed

to surprise somebody when they are not ready

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