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   What does discomfiture mean?

   • The galling part of it was that Aunt Linda knew, and was chuckling, so to speak, over my discomfiture. "Then I'll catch it," I said, laughing at his discomfiture, for I knew he loathed stirring porridge. Discomfiture definition: the state of being disconcerted; confusion; embarrassment. . See examples of DISCOMFITURE used in a sentence.

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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 word 'discomfited' mean?

   • The word 'discomfited' means 'disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions'. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word: 'discomfited' means 'disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions'; 'their foiled attempt to capture Calais'; 'many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers'; 'his best efforts were thwarted'.

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   an uncomfortable or embarrassed feeling: She turned away to hide her discomfiture. To my discomfiture he began whistling loudly. See. discomfit. Fewer examples. She was enjoying her opponents ' discomfiture as she spoke. Sensing his discomfiture, I changed the subject.

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   Discomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion. [ written ] None of these should be underestimated in their potential discomfiture for ministers.

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   Discomfiture definition: the state of being disconcerted; confusion; embarrassment. . See examples of DISCOMFITURE used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of DISCOMFITURE is the act of discomfiting : the state of being discomfited.

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   Definition of discomfiture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Oct 7, 2024 · discomfiture Add to list. discomfiture. Other forms: discomfitures. Definitions of discomfiture. noun. anxious embarrassment. synonyms: discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertment. see more.

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   Define discomfiture. discomfiture synonyms, discomfiture pronunciation, discomfiture translation, English dictionary definition of discomfiture. n. 1. Frustration or disappointment. 2. Lack of ease; perplexity and embarrassment. 3. Defeat. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...