📖 Definitions of "Foolproof"
verb
- 1
To make foolproof.
"We foolproofed the operations."
adjective
- 1
For a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error.
- 2
For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.
🔄 Synonyms of "Foolproof"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| infalliblenoun | Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy. |
| unfailing | changeless, constant |
| goofproof | (colloquial) foolproof; impossible to get wrong |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Foolproof"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| goofproof | (colloquial) foolproof; impossible to get wrong |
| unfailing | changeless, constant |
| infalliblenoun | Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy. |
| unswerving | Not deviating; not yielding or straying or varying. |
| unwavering | Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute. |
| unfaltering | Without faltering, continuous, steadfast. |
| unflagging | Never tiring or lacking energy; without rest; without slowing. |
| absolutenoun | Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional. |
| flawlessverb | Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect. |
| faultless | Without fault; free from defect or error. |
| seamless | Without interruption; coherent. |
| steadyverb | Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute. |
| perfectnoun | Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality. |
| sure-fire | Guaranteed to work or happen. |
| omniscientnoun | Having total knowledge. |
| watertight | So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape. |
| fool-proof | — |
| knaveproof | For a system or body: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe. |
| idiot-proofverb | (informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users. |
| mistakeproof | Resistant to mistakes. |
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