Failproof

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resistant to failure; that cannot go wrong.

    "Near-synonyms: foolproof, idiot-proof"

Example

More examples

"Appealing to the lowest common denominator is a failproof way to get sales or votes."

Etymology

From fail + -proof.

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