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FOILED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Disappointingly unsuccessful

Example:

his best efforts were thwarted

Synonyms:

defeated; disappointed; discomfited; foiled; frustrated; thwarted

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb foil

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