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   Dis·com·fit

   /diˈskəmfət/

   

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   • 1. make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed: "he was not noticeably discomfited by her tone"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘defeat in battle’): from Old French desconfit, past participle of desconfire, based on Latin dis- (expressing reversal) + conficere ‘put together’ (see confection).

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   What does discomfit mean?

   • Within a couple centuries, discomfit had expanded beyond the battlefield to mean “to thwart,” a meaning that eventually softened into the now-common “to disconcert or confuse” use—one quite close to the uneasiness and annoyance communicated by discomfort.

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   What is an example of discomfit?

   • Discomfit is defined as to cause someone to feel uneasy or embarrassed. When you point out to the entire room that your friend has said something foolish, this is an example of when you discomfit your friend. (archaic) Discomfiture. (archaic) To defeat; overthrow. To frustrate the plans or expectations of. To make uneasy; disconcert.

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   What does 'discomfiting' mean?

   • Is this a quality of the person (i.e. - does everyone else feel awkward with them?). Or is it something peculiar to the specific relationship/interaction? (as in, Word for someone you like and feel relaxed with = friend). I'd go with "discomfiting" which means you are sort of disturbed by a person, a little knocked off balance.

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   How do you use discomfit in a sentence?

   • dis·com·fit. Use discomfit in a sentence. verb. Discomfit is defined as to cause someone to feel uneasy or embarrassed. When you point out to the entire room that your friend has said something foolish, this is an example of when you discomfit your friend. YourDictionary definition and usage example.

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   Discomfit is a verb that means to confuse, embarrass, or thwart someone or something. It can also be a noun that means the state of being discomfited. Learn more about its synonyms, etymology, and usage examples.

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   verb (used with object) to confuse and deject; disconcert: to be discomfited by a question. Synonyms: disturb, embarrass, discompose. to frustrate the plans of; thwart; foil. Archaic. to defeat utterly; rout: The army was discomfited in every battle.

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   Discomfit is a formal verb that means to make someone feel uncomfortable, especially mentally. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

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   Discomfit is a formal verb that means to make someone feel uncomfortable, especially mentally. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and other sources.

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   Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. Continue reading... To discomfit someone is to make them feel uncomfortable or upset. An easy way to discomfit another person is to use the age-old, childish trick of ignoring them.

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   Discomfit is a verb that means to make somebody feel confused or embarrassed. It is often used in a passive form, as in "He was not discomfited by the request". See examples, synonyms and word origin.

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   3 days ago · Discomfit means to make someone feel embarrassed, confused, or frustrated, or to defeat them in battle. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see its origin and pronunciation, and find synonyms and related words.