Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
noun a feeling of unease or embarrassment
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
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.
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.
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