DISCOMFITURE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

discomfiture

noun

dis-ˈkəm(p)-fə-ˌchu̇r

Definition of discomfiture

as in embarrassment

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable blushed and lowered her eyes in evident discomfiture

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Recent Examples of discomfiture Dolan’s discomfiture is understandable, as cord-cutting was already doing a number on the legacy RSN model well before the NBA began beefing up its national TV slate at the expense of the local sports channels. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 Everywhere, Ryback says, the cartoonists and editorialists delighted in Hitler’s discomfiture. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024 Back in the States, Frankie suffers from terrifying episodes of PTSD, from society’s refusal to believe that women served in the conflict and from her own parents’ discomfiture over her service. — Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Kedar is sung after eight o’clock in the evening, and to sing it at twilight, at six o’clock, would create slight discomfiture. — Amit Chaudhuri, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021 See All Example Sentences for discomfiture

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Goalkeeper Matt Freese’s costly blunder in the 57th minute was an embarrassment that gifted the Belgians a third goal to all but seal the elimination loss.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of embarrassment

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Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
There have been confusion and contradictions in the lead up to the visit over accommodation arrangements for the Sussex family.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of confusion

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Instead, much of the rest of the soccer world will likely feel vindication – and more than a little bit of satisfaction at American humiliation on such a huge stage.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The iconic bunny costume moment, when Elle is tricked into showing up to a non-costume party wearing a Playboy bunny get-up, was the catalyst for exploring how Elle was able to shake that humiliation off.

— Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 6 July 2026

Definition of humiliation

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