heavy-footed

[US]/[ˈhevɪˌfʊtɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈhevɪˌfʊtɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Moving in a heavy or awkward way; slow and cumbersome in movement.; Relating to a person who walks heavily or with a noticeable sound.
adv.In a heavy or awkward manner.

Phrases & Collocations

heavy-footed gait

becoming heavy-footed

heavy-footed dancer

sounded heavy-footed

heavy-footed steps

was heavy-footed

heavy-footed approach

seemed heavy-footed

heavy-footed plod

quite heavy-footed

Example Sentences

the horse was heavy-footed, struggling to clear the fence.

he's a heavy-footed dancer, always missing the beat.

the heavy-footed approach to negotiations didn't yield positive results.

despite being heavy-footed, the bear moved silently through the woods.

the heavy-footed construction crew made a lot of noise.

the heavy-footed elephant lumbered across the savanna.

his heavy-footed gait made him stand out in the crowd.

the heavy-footed rhythm of the music filled the room.

she criticized his heavy-footed style of leadership.

the heavy-footed machinery rumbled through the field.

the heavy-footed rain continued throughout the night.

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