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- [dis-kuhm-fit]
- /dɪsˈkʌm fɪt/
- /dɪˈskʌm.fɪt/
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- [dis-kuhm-fit]
- /dɪsˈkʌm fɪt/
Definitions of discomfiting word
- verb with object discomfiting to confuse and deject; disconcert: to be discomfited by a question. 1
- verb with object discomfiting to frustrate the plans of; thwart; foil. 1
- verb with object discomfiting Archaic. to defeat utterly; rout: The army was discomfited in every battle. 1
- noun discomfiting Archaic. rout; defeat. 1
- noun discomfiting Present participle of discomfit. 1
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Origin of discomfiting
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 Discomfiting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discomfiting 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 60% 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.
discomfiting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discomfiting
adjective discomfiting
- disconcerting — disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
- unsettling — to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
noun discomfiting
- disorientation — to disorient.
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
Antonyms for discomfiting
adjective discomfiting
- reassuring — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
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