underfoot
Americanadverb
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under the foot or feet; on the ground; underneath or below.
The climb was difficult because there were so many rocks underfoot.
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so as to form an obstruction, as in walking; in the way.
the ends of her sash falling constantly underfoot.
adjective
adverb
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underneath the feet; on the ground
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in a position of subjugation or subservience
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in the way
Etymology
Origin of underfoot
Example Sentences
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Raging at another exit, raging that when the chips were down too many of his fellow players panicked and allowed themselves to be overrun, raging at professional pride being trampled underfoot for all to see.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Cool Machine” is a modern masterpiece and an ode to New York, no matter that rats skitter and cockroaches scamper underfoot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
For skiers and snowboarders, feeling untracked, fresh powder underfoot goes beyond just being ideal—it’s the whole point, and it’s downright intoxicating.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2026
In the 1960s, American artists began turning their backs on painting and sculpture, turning to a new material of choice: the land underfoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
Every single badge and sash and coronet was thrown off at once and trampled contemptuously underfoot, to be forgotten in a moment.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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