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 The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 May 2025 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 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 Marsac’s discomfiture nevertheless leads to something utterly unexpected. — Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2021 Sohel’s father, an aristo to his fingertips, would have been amused to think of a Dunyapur peasant having an opinion on the matter at all, and might have called him over to enjoy his discomfiture in the presence of the Begum Sahiba’s bikini. — Daniyal Mueenuddin, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2021 When the aliens did not appear, some members of the group became disillusioned and immediately departed, but others dealt with their discomfiture by doubling down on their conviction. — Zoë Heller, The New Yorker, 5 July 2021 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

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Noun

He’s particularly drawn to episodes that are discomforting for his countrymen—the Dreyfus Affair, and, a recent obsession, French accommodation in Nazi rule during the Occupation, a national embarrassment that was long passed over in silence.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Just the latest embarrassment from the worst president in any of our lifetimes.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of embarrassment

Noun

The company, which offers credit cards used to make rent and mortgage payments, had fumbled a critical transition, leading to confusion and financial stress for its customers.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Aggregators typically disclose this information in their search filters, and knowing it in advance avoids confusion on arrival.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

Along the way, the audience can expect tons of humiliation, terrible second prizes, and the guarantee that Robertson will turn at least one poor soul's wrong turn into several minutes of unhinged public destruction.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
There is a feeling of humiliation that stings long after an event has passed.

— Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of humiliation

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