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View usage for: (dɪskʌmfɪtʃəʳ) uncountable nounDiscomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion. [written] More Synonyms of discomfiture discomfiture in American English (dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər) noun a discomfiting or being discomfited; frustration, confusion, etc. Word origin ME < OFr desconfitureExamples of 'discomfiture' in a sentencediscomfiture The motion caused consternation in the shadows, as the beasts hidden there responded to their creator's discomfiture.She had not encountered anything like this before, and didn't have a formula to follow to help ease the discomfiture.As always, Altaru sensed my condition and moved so as to ease the discomfiture of my wound. I have never found pleasure in another's discomfiture. Synonyms confusion unease demoralization discomposure abashment He hoped to benefit from his rival's discomfiture. Additional synonymsA beating at Wembley would be too much of a trauma for them. Synonyms defeat, ruin, overthrow, pasting (slang), conquest, rout, downfallDefinition a feeling of annoyance and disappointment Much to his chagrin, she didn't remember him at all. Synonyms annoyance, embarrassment, humiliation, dissatisfaction, disquiet, displeasure, mortification, discomfiture, vexation, discomposure, irritation, spleen, ill-humour, peevishness, fretfulness Synonyms disconcertion, embarrassment, distraction, chagrin, fluster, disorientation, discomfiture, demoralization, mind-fuck (taboo, slang), abashment Nearby words ofdiscomfiture - discolour
- discoloured
- discomfit
- discomfiture
- discomfort
- discommode
- discompose
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