adj
foiled
foyld
Foiled (adj) means Prevented from succeeding; thwarted. Example: “The foiled burglar fled empty-handed when the alarm sounded.”
adj
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Prevented from succeeding; thwarted.
"The foiled burglar fled empty-handed when the alarm sounded."
How to use foiled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStopped from succeeding, as in a foiled plan or a foiled criminal.
Common pairings
a foiled attempt
foiled plot
foiled again
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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.