full-proof

Cannot possibly fail

Full-proof is a common misspelling of foolproof, meaning designed to be impossible to misuse or fail.

The error likely comes from interpreting the word as "fully protected" rather than its actual meaning: so simple that even a fool couldn't get it wrong.

Is this plan full-proof? should be Is this plan foolproof?

reliability

guaranteed

Promised with certainty

dependable · surefire · watertight · airtight · bulletproof · ironclad · secure · reliable · tested · verified

methodology

systematic

Following ordered procedures

meticulous · exhaustive · complete · detailed · step-by-step · methodical · careful · precise · exacting · painstaking

distillation

undiluted

Not mixed with anything

  • overproofAlcohol exceeding standard strength
  • neatOrderly, or undiluted
  • uncutNot reduced or shortened

concentrated · potent · strong · spirits · whiskey · rum · ABV · straight · unadulterated · pure

Opposites
reliability and failure resistance

full-prooffallible

Capable of error

unreliable · flawed · error-prone · vulnerable · risky

risk level

full-proofrisky

Involving possible harm

dangerous · hazardous · precarious · perilous · dicey

complexity and user-friendliness

full-proofconfusing

Causing mental uncertainty

tricky · finicky · fiddly · counterintuitive · user-unfriendly

Family

full, fully, fullness, fuller, fullest, proof, proofs, proofed, proofing

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G