foolproof Definition
☆ fool·proof (fo̵̅o̅l′pro̵̅o̅f′)
adjective
so simple, well-designed, or sturdily made as not to be mishandled, damaged, misunderstood, etc. even by a fool
foolproof Synonyms
foolproof Usage Examples
Infinitive complement
use: The ASAP uses a revolving toothed wheel to grip the rope and appears virtually foolproof to use.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
make: We learned to keep ourselves clear, rather than relying on somebody else having made a machine foolproof.
Modifies a noun
- recipe: We will supply twelve dinner party meal plans with detailed, foolproof recipes to get you started.
- instruction: The children's task is to write a set of foolproof instructions on how to do something from start to finish.
- way: They are the most foolproof way of blind baking.
- method: The only foolproof method of satisfying checkpoint 10.1 is to include the warning in the link phrase.
- guide: Can you give me a foolproof guide to treating my Koi?
- system: Dear Mark, On the internet, I found a person offering a foolproof roulette system.
Modifying Another Word
- virtually: The ASAP uses a revolving toothed wheel to grip the rope and appears virtually foolproof to use.
- absolutely: However, none of these approaches can be absolutely foolproof.
- completely: Even requesting employees to avoid certain websites and refrain from downloading applications cannot be a completely foolproof solution.
- almost: Although curries can be quite tricky to get right, this book is almost foolproof - provided you follow the recipes carefully.
- not: However, these measures are not foolproof, nor have they been universally adopted.
- n't: But filters are n't foolproof - sites and users can get round them - so do stay involved.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near foolproof
- ‹ foolishness
- ‹ foolishly
- ‹ foolish
- ‹ fooling
- ‹ foolhardy
- ‹ foolery
- ‹ fooled
- ‹ fool's-parsley
- ‹ fool's paradise
- ‹ fool's gold

