Discomfit

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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

Definitions of discomfit

noun a feeling of unease or embarrassment

Example Sentences

A1 The child's discomfit was evident when he couldn't find his favorite toy.

A2 She tried to hide her discomfit when she realized she had forgotten her wallet at home.

B1 His discomfit at the meeting was palpable as he struggled to answer the tough questions.

B2 The team leader's discomfit was apparent when the project didn't go as planned.

C1 Despite her discomfit, she managed to maintain her composure during the intense negotiation.

C2 The politician's discomfit was evident as he faced tough questions from the press about his controversial decision.

verb to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise discomfited the baby.

A2 She was discomfited by the unexpected test questions.

B1 The difficult math problem discomfited the students.

B2 The team was discomfited by their opponent's strong defense.

C1 The politician was discomfited by the media scrutiny.

C2 His lack of preparation discomfited him during the important presentation.

Examples of discomfit in a Sentence

formal The unexpected turn of events seemed to discomfit the usually composed CEO.

informal I could tell by the look on his face that my comment really discomfited him.

slang Her bold question really discomfited the group, causing some awkward tension.

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to discomfit the mood of the picnic.

Grammatical Forms of discomfit

past tense

discomfited

plural

discomfits

comparative

more discomfiting

superlative

most discomfiting

present tense

discomfits

future tense

will discomfit

perfect tense

has discomfited

continuous tense

is discomfiting

singular

discomfit

positive degree

discomfiting

infinitive

to discomfit

gerund

discomfiting

participle

discomfited

Origin and Evolution of discomfit

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'discomfit' originated from Old French 'desconfit', which came from Latin 'disconficere' meaning 'to undo or destroy completely'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'discomfit' shifted from its original meaning of 'to defeat completely' to its current usage of 'to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed'.