founderous

[ foun-der-uhs ]

/ ˈfaʊn dər əs /

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adjective

likely to cause foundering; miry; swampy.

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Origin of founderous

First recorded in 1760–70; founder² + -ous

Words nearby founderous

foundation garment, foundation stone, foundation subjects, founder, founder effect, founderous, founders' shares, founder's type, founding father, Founding Fathers, foundling

How to use founderous in a sentence

The road rose steeply; it was loose and founderous from heavy rain; great stones lay about, dangerous traps for a careless rider.
Sophy of Kravonia|Anthony Hope
I have travelled through the negotiation,—and a sad, founderous road it is.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. V. (of 12)|Edmund Burke