flat-footed

English

adjective
Definitions
  • Having feet which are flat.
  • (of humans) Having the specific physical condition of flat feet.
  • Holding firmly and maintaining a decision; stand one's standing one's ground.
  • (figurative) Blunt and unsubtle; lacking finesse.

Etymology

Compound from English flat (apartment, dwelling, flatten, make flat) + English footed.

Origin

English

footed

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