Synonyms for foiled
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having a foil.
Example sentences
- defeated He tried his best, but in the end he was defeated.
- unsuccessful The attempts were for the most part unsuccessful.
- thwarted Phone theft has been thwarted in an unusual manner.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| foiled | steady | |
| defeated | steady | |
| unsuccessful | falling | |
| thwarted | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- dished1
- 8 letters
- defeated3, thwarted2
- 10 letters
- frustrated3
- 12 letters
- disappointed4, unsuccessful4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defeated3 = 3 syllables).