1
[ adjective ] not liable to failure

Synonyms

unfailing

Examples

"a foolproof identification system" "the unfailing sign of an amateur" "an unfailing test"

Used in print

(George Harmon Coxe, Error of Judgement....)

He put the basket down distastefully , muttering softly and thoroughly disgusted with himself and his plan that had seemed so foolproof .

Related terms

infallible

2
[ verb ] proof against human misuse, error, etc.

Examples

"Foolproof this appliance"

Related terms

proof

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