English adjective: foolproof | |||
| 1. | foolproof not liable to failure | ||
| Samples | A foolproof identification system. The unfailing sign of an amateur. An unfailing test. | ||
| Synonyms | unfailing | ||
| Similar | infallible | ||
| Antonyms | fallible | ||
English verb: foolproof | |||
| 1. | foolproof (change) proof against human misuse or error | ||
| Samples | Foolproof this appliance. | ||
| Synonyms | goof-proof, goofproof | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | proof | ||