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discombobulation

dis·com·bob·u·late
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of discombobulation word

  • verb with object discombobulation to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate: The speaker was completely discombobulated by the hecklers. 1
  • noun discombobulation An embarrassing feeling that leaves a person confused. 1
See all 2 definitions of discombobulation

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Origin of discombobulation

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; fanciful alteration of discompose or discomfort

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Discombobulation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Discombobulation

discombobulation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

discombobulation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for discombobulation

noun discombobulation

  • puzzlement — the state of being puzzled; perplexity.
  • stupor — suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.: He lay there in a drunken stupor.
  • discomposure — the state of being discomposed; disorder; agitation; perturbation.
  • bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
  • muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
All 13 Synonyms of discombobulation

Antonyms for discombobulation

noun discombobulation

  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
Just one Antonym for discombobulation

Top questions with discombobulation

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