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   discomfiture

   /dɪˈskʌmfɪtʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness: "many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture"

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   What is discomfiture?

   • Definition of discomfiture noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a feeling of being confused or embarrassed He was clearly taking delight in her discomfiture. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford.

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   • See discomfiture Synonyms: disappointment, rout, beating, defeat, frustration, more... Forum discussions with the word (s) 'discomfiture' in the title: No titles with the word (s) 'discomfiture'.

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   What does discomfit mean?

   • loading examples... To discomfit is to embarrass someone. Say it with a Southern accent while sipping sweet tea. Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset.

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   What does discomfiture mean for ministers?

   • Discomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion. None of these should be underestimated in their potential discomfiture for ministers. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is the origin of the word 'discomfiture'?

   • n. Discomfiture [Middle English discomfiten, from Old French desconfit, past participle of desconfire, descumfire, to defeat : des-, dis- + confire, to make (from Latin cōnficere, to prepare; see comfit ).] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does the term 'discomfiting' mean?

   • Does the term 'discomfiting' refer to a general quality of the person (i.e., does everyone else feel uncomfortable with them)? Or is it specific to the relationship/interaction (as in, Word for someone you like and feel relaxed with = friend)? The term 'discomfiting' means you are disturbed by a person, a little knocked off balance.

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   Discomfiture is the act of discomfiting or the state of being discomfited, which means to cause confusion, embarrassment, or discomfort. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of discomfiture.

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   Oct 7, 2024 · Definitions of discomfiture. noun. anxious embarrassment. synonyms: discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertment. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Discomfiture." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/discomfiture. Accessed 03 Oct. 2024. Copy citation.