Scuppered Meaning in English
word · lemma: scupper
ˈskəpɝ
SKUHP-er
skˈʌpəd
SKUHP-uhd
Definition
To ruin or prevent something, especially a plan or project, from succeeding.
Usage & Nuances
Chiefly British and informal. Most often used for plans, arrangements, or opportunities that are unexpectedly ruined. Common collocations: 'plans were scuppered', 'deal scuppered'. Not used for physical objects; usually unexpected negative outcomes.
Spanish: arruinar - echar por tierra (plan)Portuguese (BR): arruinar - frustrar (plano, tentativa)Portuguese (PT): arruinar - frustrar (plano, tentativa)Chinese (Simplified): （计划等）被毁 - 破坏（计划）Chinese (Traditional): （計劃等）被毀 - 破壞（計劃）Hindi: भ्रष्ट करना - किसी योजना को विफल करनाArabic: أحبط - دمّر (خطة)Bengali: ভেস্তে দেওয়া - নষ্ট করে ফেলাRussian: сорвать - разрушить (планы/шансы)Japanese: 台無しにする - 失敗させるVietnamese: làm hỏng - phá hỏngKorean: 좌절시키다 - 망치다Turkish: suya düşürmek - bozmak (planları/fırsatı)Urdu: ناکام بنانا - چوپٹ کرناIndonesian: menggagalkan - merusak (rencana/proyek)
Example Sentences
The rain scuppered our picnic plans.
basic
His injury scuppered his chances of playing in the final.
basic
The deal was scuppered at the last minute.
basic
Unexpected costs completely scuppered the project.
natural
Our holiday plans were scuppered when my passport got lost.
natural
They thought everything was ready, but a sudden strike scuppered the launch.
natural