Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discomfiture
noun
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/
Definition
Discomfiture refers to a state of embarrassment, confusion, or unease.
Examples
- Her sudden discomfiture was evident when she forgot her lines during the performance.
- He felt a wave of discomfiture when he realized he had been speaking with food in his teeth.
Meaning
The feeling of being unsettled or thrown into disorder, often due to an unexpected event or situation.
Synonyms
- embarrassment
- confusion
- discomfort
- awkwardness
