Floundering

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

The act of one who flounders; a clumsy struggle.

Equivalents

العربيةالتّخبّط

Examples

“Just as with other recent reports by various bodies on HS2 and the ticket office closures, the National Audit Office's effort on the rail reform ⟳ process ⟳ is a devastating exposé of the failings and floundering of a dying administration that has failed to understand ⟳ the value of having an efficient rail network.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

flounderling Flounders flour flour beetle flour corn flour gold

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