Thwarted

Synonyms for "thwarted" (46 found)

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Closest matches (10)

disappointed baffled balked betrayed bilked blasted blighted chapfallen

Adjective(2 words)

beaten broken

Strong matches (13)

Adjective(1 words)

confounded

crestfallen crossed crushed dashed defeated desperate dished disillusioned dissatisfied

Adjective(3 words)

defeated disappointed discomfited

Related words (23)

foiled fruitless frustrated ill done-by ill-served let down nonplussed out of countenance regretful sorely disappointed soured star crossed

Adjective(2 words)

foiled frustrated

Adjective(9 words)

licked overcome recreant routed stonkered undone vanquished worsted wrecked

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Synonyms

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disappointed

form of

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thwart

related to

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thwart

similar

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unsuccessful

Translations

1 translations across 1 languages.

Esperanto

1 entries

senigita adj (frustrated, obstructed, prevented)

Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

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Phone theft has been thwarted in an unusual manner.

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The FBI thwarted an assassination attempt against Mayor Matt Brown.

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The President's attempts to bring in stricter gun control laws have been thwarted time and time again by the powerful gun lobby.

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You've thwarted my plans for the last time!

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