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discomfiture

 

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Noun discomfiture has 1 sense
  1. discomfiture, discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertment - anxious embarrassment
    --1 is a kind of embarrassment; anxiety
    Derived form: verb discomfit1

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Discomfiture

Noun:

1. A feeling of embarrassment or unease; the state of being disconcerted.

"He couldn't hide his discomfiture when he tripped on stage during the performance."

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2. The act of defeating or frustrating someone's plans or expectations.

"The sudden change in weather caused discomfiture among the picnic attendees."

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