Foisted: meaning, definitions and examples
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foisted
[ fษษชstษชd ]
obligation force
To foist means to introduce or place something unwelcomed or unwanted onto someone or something. It can refer to imposing something deceitfully or without consent. The term often carries a negative connotation, implying trickery or manipulation. It is commonly used in the context of presenting a burden or responsibility that is not deserved or wanted by the recipient.
Synonyms
con, dump, impose, trick, unload
Examples of usage
- She foisted her chores onto her siblings.
- He felt that the new policy was foisted upon them without proper discussion.
- They foisted the unexpected costs on the unsuspecting customer.
Translations
Translations of the word "foisted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imposto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเฅเคชเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช aufgedrรคngt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipaksakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฒโัะทะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ narzucony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผใไปใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท imposรฉ
๐ช๐ธ impuesto
๐น๐ท zorla dayatฤฑlan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ vnucenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vnucovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผบๅ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ naneseni
๐ฎ๐ธ auรฐgun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑาัาััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษtbiq olunan
๐ฒ๐ฝ impuesto
Word origin
The word 'foisted' is derived from the verb 'foist', which has uncertain origins. It is thought to have originated in the late 16th century, potentially from the Dutch word 'foisten', meaning to make a fist or to thrust. The usage of 'foist' developed to encompass the act of imposing something unwanted or deceitfully presenting it. Over time, the word became associated with the context of deception and obligation. The evolution of the word reflects sociolinguistic shifts where the concept of imposing responsibility, particularly in a tricking manner, became relevant in various social and commercial situations. Today, 'foist' and its past tense 'foisted' are commonly used to describe the unwelcome assignment of burdens, often highlighting issues of consent and fairness.