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discomfiture

dis·com·fi·ture
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fi-cher]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər/
    • /dɪˈskʌm.fɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fi-cher]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər/

Definitions of discomfiture word

  • noun discomfiture Archaic. defeat in battle; rout. 2
  • noun discomfiture A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment. 2
  • noun discomfiture the state of being disconcerted; confusion; embarrassment. 1
  • noun discomfiture frustration of hopes or plans. 1
  • noun discomfiture embarrassment 1
  • uncountable noun discomfiture Discomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion. 0
See all 7 definitions of discomfiture

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Origin of discomfiture

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English desconfiture < Anglo-French: defeat. See discomfit, -ure

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Parts of speech for Discomfiture

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

discomfiture popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.

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Synonyms for discomfiture

noun discomfiture

  • undoing — the reversing of what has been done; annulling.
  • humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • conquest — Conquest is the act of conquering a country or group of people.
  • shame — the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
All 32 Synonyms of discomfiture

Antonyms for discomfiture

noun discomfiture

  • building — A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • victory — a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
  • win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
All 17 Antonyms of discomfiture

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