foiled
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for foiled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Prevented from succeeding; thwarted.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
discomfited
thwarted
Antonyms
How to use foiled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a foiled attempt
foiled plot
foiled again
Frequently asked questions
What does “foiled” mean?
The word “foiled” means prevented from succeeding; thwarted. In plain terms, stopped from succeeding, as in a foiled plan or a foiled criminal.
How do you pronounce “foiled”?
“Foiled” is pronounced foyld (/fɔɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “foiled” in a sentence?
Here is “foiled” used in a sentence: “The foiled burglar fled empty-handed when the alarm sounded.”
What part of speech is “foiled”?
“Foiled” is an adjective.
