Definition of thwarted Thwarted

/θwɔˈɹtʌd/ - [thwortud] -

We found 3 definitions of thwarted from 3 different sources.

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What does thwarted mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

thwarted - disappointingly unsuccessful; "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions"; "their foiled attempt to capture Calais"; "many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers"; "his best efforts were thwarted"
  defeated, disappointed, discomfited, foiled, frustrated
  unsuccessful not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • thwarted (imp. & p. p.)
    of Thwart

Part of speech

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  • thwarted, verb, past participle of thwart (infinitive).
  • thwarted, verb, past simple of thwart (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

thwarted in sign language
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