slow-footed

[ sloh-foot-id ]

adjective

1. proceeding at a slow pace.

Other Words From

• slow-footed·ly adverb
• slow-footed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-footed¹

First recorded in 1635–45

Example Sentences

That scored the slow-footed Perez, who contorted his body around catcher Will Smith’s tag, and the Dodgers were so stunned by his slide that they allowed the remaining runners to advance.

From Washington Times

Those energy generators could imperil rare plants and slow-footed tortoises already threatened by rising temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times

Padilla’s visit injected a sense of urgency into a massive $750-million cleanup, which some residents and environmental advocates have derided as slow-footed and insufficient by the state.

From Los Angeles Times

Busch recovered from an initial bobble in time to retire the slow-footed catcher, but his throw sailed wide of first base for an error.

From Los Angeles Times

Last summer, some Democrats criticized the White House for what they felt was a slow-footed response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• tardy