discomfit
verb | /discomfit/
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
discomfit
verb | /discomfit/
Advanced WordsHARDto make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
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"The unexpected question discomfited the speaker and she paused awkwardly."
"His attempt to surprise her only served to discomfit the guests."
Mnemonic Trick
Discomfit = Dis + Comfort → remove comfort; embarrass or unsettle.
Etymology
From Old French desconfit “defeated, disconcerted.”
used for causing perplexity or embarrassment.
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