adj
Uncommon
thwarted
Thwarted (adj) means Blocked or prevented from succeeding. Example: “The thwarted coup left the government shaken.”
adj
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Blocked or prevented from succeeding.
"The thwarted coup left the government shaken."
How to use thwarted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStopped from happening, or left feeling frustrated after being blocked.
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- Comparative
- more thwarted
- Superlative
- most thwarted
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What does “thwarted” mean?
The word “thwarted” means blocked or prevented from succeeding. In plain terms, stopped from happening, or left feeling frustrated after being blocked.
How do you use “thwarted” in a sentence?
Here is “thwarted” used in a sentence: “The thwarted coup left the government shaken.”
What part of speech is “thwarted”?
“Thwarted” is an adjective.
Is “thwarted” a common word?
“Thwarted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
