Discomfiture
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Discomfiture [dis-kuhm-fi-cher]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A feeling of slight embarrassment.

  • The state of being disconcerted.

  • The state of confusion.

  • A feeling of awkwardness.

Example

"She lowered her eyes in evident discomfiture."

"Many were enjoying his discomfiture in the meeting."

Synonyms

Abashment, Agitation, Beating, Chagrin, Confusion, Conquest

Antonyms

Ascent, Attainment, Boost, Building, Calm, Creation, Delight