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Meaning of discomfiting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

discomfiting

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈkʌmfətɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To defeat completely; to rout.

    Synonyms:overthrowvanquish

  2. To defeat the plans or hopes of; to frustrate; disconcert.

    Synonyms:foilthwart

  3. To embarrass greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert.

    Example: Don't worry. Your joke did not really discomfit me.

    Synonyms:abashdisconcert

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tending to discomfit.

    Synonyms:discomfortingdisconcertingtroublingunsettlingupsetting
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Related words

disconcertdiscomposediscomfitureupsetuntuneroutdiscomposingabashing