backfired Definition
(of a plan or action) fail in an unexpected way, with often negative consequences for the person who made it.
Using backfired: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backfired" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His attempt to impress her backfired when he spilled wine on her dress.
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The company's decision to cut costs by firing employees backfired and led to a decrease in productivity.
Example
The politician's smear campaign against his opponent backfired and caused him to lose the election.
backfired Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: backfired in Brief
'Backfired' [bak-fahyuh rd] is a verb that describes a plan or action that fails unexpectedly, often resulting in negative consequences for the person who made it. Examples include spilling wine on someone while trying to impress them, or a company's decision to cut costs by firing employees leading to decreased productivity.
