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- [dis-kuhm-fit]
- /dɪsˈkʌm fɪt/
- /dɪˈskʌm.fɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kuhm-fit]
- /dɪsˈkʌm fɪt/
Definitions of discomfit word
- verb with object discomfit to confuse and deject; disconcert: to be discomfited by a question. 1
- verb with object discomfit to frustrate the plans of; thwart; foil. 1
- verb with object discomfit Archaic. to defeat utterly; rout: The army was discomfited in every battle. 1
- noun discomfit Archaic. rout; defeat. 1
- noun discomfit Make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. 1
- transitive verb discomfit perturb, disconcert 1
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Origin of discomfit
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Anglo-French descunfit, Old French desconfit, past participle of desconfire, equivalent to des- dis-1 + confire to make, accomplish < Latin conficere; see confect
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Parts of speech for Discomfit
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discomfit popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
discomfit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discomfit
verb discomfit
- vex — to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him.
- disconcert — to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
- perplex — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- demoralize — If something demoralizes someone, it makes them lose so much confidence in what they are doing that they want to give up.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
Antonyms for discomfit
verb discomfit
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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