Discomfit

C1 16+

Synonyms of discomfit

Antonyms of discomfit

Collocations of discomfit

discomfitting silence
Frequency: 70 %

The discomfitting silence that followed his controversial statement was palpable.

discomfitting situation
Frequency: 60 %

Being caught in such a discomfitting situation was embarrassing for her.

discomfitting mistake
Frequency: 50 %

Her discomfitting mistake cost the company a significant amount of money.

discomfitting defeat
Frequency: 45 %

The team's discomfitting defeat in the final game shattered their championship dreams.

Idiomatic Expressions for discomfit

  • Phrase: to be discomfited by something
    Meaning: to be bothered or unsettled by something
    Usage: She was discomfited by the rude remarks made by her colleague.