slow-footed
adjective
slow-foot·ed
ˈslō-ˌfu̇-təd 
: moving at a very slow pace : plodding
a slow-footed novel
a slow-footed ship
slow-footedness
noun
Examples of slow-footed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
However, there were also slow-footed routes, overly aggressive at-bats and behavior that upset his coaches and teammates.
—
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
But once the Pats returned to playing with multiple tight ends and backs, the Chargers' defense bulked up and became more slow-footed in zone.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins’ second deep catch took advantage of slow-footed Chiefs safety Mike Edwards.
—Sam McDowell December 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Newsom's brawling political approach to counter Mr. Trump this year has offered the Democratic base a clear alternative to what were considered slow-footed tactics by the party in the Biden-era.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This roster is so feeble and slow-footed, so untrendy, even Lue has been unable to make an appetizing watch of it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
At Yankee Stadium, the slow-footed Stanton is best suited to play right field thanks to the short porch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
But once the Pats returned to playing with multiple tight ends and backs, the Chargers' defense bulked up and became more slow-footed in zone.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins’ second deep catch took advantage of slow-footed Chiefs safety Mike Edwards.
—Sam McDowell December 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Newsom's brawling political approach to counter Mr. Trump this year has offered the Democratic base a clear alternative to what were considered slow-footed tactics by the party in the Biden-era.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
This roster is so feeble and slow-footed, so untrendy, even Lue has been unable to make an appetizing watch of it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
At Yankee Stadium, the slow-footed Stanton is best suited to play right field thanks to the short porch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slow-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow-footed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
