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- /-tʃər/
- /dɪˈskʌm.fɪt/
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- /-tʃər/
Definitions of discomfited word
- noun discomfited Make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. 1
- adjective discomfited uncomfortable 0
- verb discomfited simple past tense and past participle of discomfit. 0
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Parts of speech for Discomfited
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discomfited popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
discomfited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discomfited
adjective discomfited
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- worsted — that which is worst.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- beaten — Beaten earth has been pressed down, often by people's feet, until it is hard.
Antonyms for discomfited
verb discomfited
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- soothed — 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.
- abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
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