Synonyms for

Barefoot

Verb / ˈbeˌrfʊt / Another word for barefoot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without shoes or socks; wearing only bare feet

Synonyms & similar words

shoeless barefooted shoeless sockless unshod unclad uncovered unprotected unshielded uncovered exposed naked uncovered undressed unclothed bald stripped nude bare sole footed footloose

Synonyms by register

Informal

shoeless unshod

Literary

naked-footed bare-soled

Antonyms

shod booted slippered sandaled shoed footed

Common collocations

  • walk barefoot
  • run barefoot
  • go barefoot
  • sleep barefoot
  • dance barefoot
  • play barefoot
  • feel barefoot

Word family

adjective barefoot
adverb barefoot

Usage note

Barefoot is primarily used as an adjective or adverb. It describes the state of not wearing shoes or footwear.

Example sentences

  1. She loves to feel the grass under her barefoot.
  2. The beach is a great place to go barefoot.
  3. The children ran barefoot in the park.
  4. It's not safe to walk barefoot on broken glass.
  5. He prefers to be barefoot when he's at home.

Quotes

  • The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • If you want to know if someone is truly enlightened, just watch how they treat a man who can give them no further benefit. - Phil Barefoot
  • It is not about being unafraid. It is about being afraid and doing it anyway. - Phil Barefoot

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