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   discomfiture

   /dɪˈskʌmfɪtʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness: "many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture"

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   The meaning of DISCOMFITURE is the act of discomfiting : the state of being discomfited.

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   DISCOMFITURE definition: 1. an uncomfortable or embarrassed feeling: 2. an uncomfortable or embarrassed feeling: . Learn more.

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   Discomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion, or a frustration of hopes or plans. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   Definition of discomfiture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Discomfiture means defeat in battle, frustration of plans, or physical injury. It comes from Middle English disconfiture, which is a compound of dis- and confiture. See examples, synonyms and related words.

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   Discomfiture means frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, or defeat. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this word in various languages and dictionaries.

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   What is discomfiture?

   • Definition of discomfiture noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a feeling of being confused or embarrassed He was clearly taking delight in her discomfiture. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   What are some synonyms for discomfiture?

   • See discomfiture Synonyms: disappointment, rout, beating, defeat, frustration, more... Forum discussions with the word (s) 'discomfiture' in the title: No titles with the word (s) 'discomfiture'.

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   What does discomfit mean?

   • Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. Continue reading... To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them.

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   What is the origin of the word 'discomfiture'?

   • n. Discomfiture [Middle English discomfiten, from Old French desconfit, past participle of desconfire, descumfire, to defeat : des-, dis- + confire, to make (from Latin cōnficere, to prepare; see comfit ).] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does discomfiture mean for ministers?

   • Discomfiture is a feeling of slight embarrassment or confusion. None of these should be underestimated in their potential discomfiture for ministers. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is an example of discomfiture?

   • Frustration of plans or hopes; utter disappointment; perplexity, confusion; (now chiefly in weakened sense) unease, embarrassment, discomfort. Also: an instance of this. No thyng may so moch hir plese As..whan she seeth discomfiture Vpon ony worthy man falle. Yet after all heuynesse, penaunce, and dysconfyture She reioysed in soule.

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   5 days ago · anxious embarrassment