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discomfiture Definition

dis·com·fi·ture (-fi c̸hər)

noun

a discomfiting or being discomfited; frustration, confusion, etc.

Etymology: ME < OFr desconfiture

discomfiture Synonyms

discomfiture

n.

  1. Frustration

    disappointment, rout, beating; see defeat 3, disappointment 1.

  2. Embarrassment

    chagrin, confusion, humiliation; see confusion 2, embarrassment 1.

discomfiture Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • girl: The magician received the reaction he wanted: the audience laughed loud and long at the discomfiture of the young girl.
  • other: And finally, the Farmer is taking great delight in the discomfiture of others.

Adjective modifier

  • own: Is it difficult to understand that if we did that, the only result would be our own discomfiture?
  • great: With Jupiter falling in a sign ruled by Saturn, this can only be to the great discomfiture of England's foes.