1. to struggle clumsily or helplessly
2. to move unsteadily or with difficulty

1. a type of flatfish found in coastal waters

Examples

• The new employee floundered during his first presentation.
• She floundered through the difficult math problem.
• The boat floundered in the rough seas.
• He floundered in the deep snow, unable to find his footing.
• The restaurant served fresh flounder with lemon sauce.
• We caught several flounder while fishing near the pier.