thwarted

• Qualifie une personne ou une action dont le but a été empêché ou contrarié ; se dit de quelqu'un de déçu ou de bloqué dans ses projets.

Describes a feeling or state of being prevented from accomplishing a purpose or goal; frustrated or blocked.

1. Frustrated or preventedB2formal

   Feeling or showing that one's plans or efforts have been prevented from succeeding.

   Contrarié ou empêché

   • The thwarted attempt to climb the mountain left the team disappointed.
   • He felt thwarted by the constant delays in the project.
   • Her thwarted ambitions led her to seek new opportunities.

   Synonymesblockeddefeateddisappointedfoiledfrustratedobstructed

   Antonymesaccomplishedfulfilledsatisfiedsuccessful

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'empêcher quelqu'un d'atteindre son but ou de contrecarrer avec succès un plan.

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing someone from accomplishing something or opposing a plan successfully.

1. Prevent or obstructC1formal

   To prevent someone from accomplishing a goal or to stop something from happening.

   Contrecarrer

   • The security measures thwarted the attempted robbery.
   • Her plans were thwarted by the sudden change in weather.
   • The government's efforts to thwart the rebellion were successful.

   Synonymesbalkblockfoilfrustratehamperimpedeobstructpreventstymie

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitateforwardfurtherhelppromotesupport