left-footed

Dominant lower limb

Left-footed describes someone who favors their left foot, especially in sports like soccer where foot dominance matters: The team needs a left-footed winger.

A left-footed kick or shot is made with the left foot.

Figuratively, to get off on the left foot is to make a bad start, though wrong foot is more common in this expression.

soccer

striker

One who hits targets

shooting · finisher · penalty · corner · assist · passing · volley · curling · swerve · inswinger

clumsy

awkward

Lacking grace or ease

fumbling · stumbling · gawky · lumbering · inelegant · graceless · ham-handed · heavy-handed · oafish · klutzy

rare

uncommon

Seldom occurring or found

exceptional · atypical · unique · distinctive · prized · sought-after · advantageous · coveted · special · premium

Opposites
foot dominance

left-footedright-footed

Preferring right foot

right-handed · dextral · ambidextrous

coordination/skill quality

left-footedsure-footed

Steady and balanced

nimble-footed · graceful · coordinated · agile · deft

Family

foot, left, footed, left-handed

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G