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floundered

/flaʊndərd/ verb · British & US
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What does floundered mean?

verb

Past tense of 'flounder', to move or walk unsteadily, often with the feet wide apart, or to struggle or make little progress in a difficult situation.

Example

"The project floundered due to a lack of funding and poor planning."

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