Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/
noun a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness
A1 Her discomfiture was evident when she tripped and dropped her books in front of everyone.
A2 The student's discomfiture was apparent as he struggled to answer the teacher's question.
B1 He tried to hide his discomfiture after failing the test by pretending to be unfazed.
B2 The politician's discomfiture was palpable as he stumbled over his words during the debate.
C1 Despite her discomfiture, she maintained her composure and gracefully accepted the criticism.
C2 The CEO's discomfiture was short-lived as he quickly found a solution to the problem and regained control of the situation.
verb to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed; to defeat or frustrate
A1 She discomfited her opponent with a surprise move in the game.
A2 The unexpected question discomfited the speaker during the presentation.
B1 The new employee's lack of experience discomfited her coworkers.
B2 His confident demeanor discomfited those who were used to seeing him nervous.
C1 The politician's scandalous past discomfited his supporters.
C2 The sudden change in policy discomfited even the most seasoned diplomats.
formal The candidate could not hide his discomfiture when asked about his controversial stance on the issue.
informal She tried to cover up her discomfiture with a forced smile.
slang His discomfiture was written all over his face.
figurative The unexpected turn of events caused a wave of discomfiture among the team members.
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