discomfiture

noun
UK: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/
US: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/

  1. The feeling of being confused, embarrassed, or disappointed.

    1. His error caused discomfiture.
    2. The unexpected question caused visible discomfiture for the politician.

  2. A state of being upset or ill at ease; frustration.

    1. She hid her discomfiture well.
    2. The team's discomfiture was obvious after losing the championship game.

Synonyms

embarrassment confusion frustration mortification disappointment unease
discomfiture transitive-verb

  1. To make someone feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or confused.

    1. Don't discomfit your guests.
    2. The loud noise seemed to discomfit the animals in the zoo.

  2. To frustrate the plans or expectations of someone.

    1. He sought to discomfit his rivals.
    2. The surprise attack completely discomfited the enemy forces, leading to victory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discomfiture" in English means: The feeling of being confused, embarrassed, or disappointed., A state of being upset or ill at ease; frustration..

The phonetic transcription of "discomfiture" is /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/ in British English and /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discomfiture": embarrassment, confusion, frustration, mortification, disappointment, unease.

Example usage of "discomfiture": "His error caused discomfiture.". More examples on the page.