Foiled and Irked

Foiled

Foiled adjective - Disappointingly unsuccessful.

Irked and foiled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Irked" instead an adjective "Foiled".

Nearby Words: foil, foiling

Irked

Irked adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.

Foiled and irked are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foiled" instead an adjective "Irked".

Nearby Words: irksome, irking
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