Foisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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foisted

 

[ fษ”ษชstษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imposto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเฅ‹เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgedrรคngt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipaksakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฒโ€™ัะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzucony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผใ—ไป˜ใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imposรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impuesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorla dayatฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์š”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูููŽุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnucovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบๅŠ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naneseni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑา›ั‹า›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™tbiq olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impuesto

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,303, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.