discomfit — to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
Korean meaning: 당황하게 하다, 어리둥절하게 하다, 불안하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스**컴**핏
Example Sentences
- The pop quiz completely discomfited the students who hadn't studied.
- His mother's surprise visit discomfited him as his room was a complete mess.
- The comedian was discomfited when nobody laughed at his best joke.
discomfit
VERB//dɪsˈkʌmfɪt//
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Technical glitch discomfits the presenter during important business meeting
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Expected profit, got deficit - now discomfit!
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Origin
From Old French 'desconfit' meaning 'defeated' or 'routed,' derived from the verb 'desconfire' combining 'des-' (away) and 'confire' (to make or accomplish). The term originally referred to military defeat before evolving to mean psychological discomfort.
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“The pop quiz completely discomfited the students who hadn't studied.”
“His mother's surprise visit discomfited him as his room was a complete mess.”
“The comedian was discomfited when nobody laughed at his best joke.”
“She was discomfited by the interviewer's personal questions.”
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