Synonyms for discomfiture

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dis-kuhm-fi-cher

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər

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Définition of discomfiture

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French desconfiture "rout, defeat" (12c.; Modern French déconfiture), from desconfit (see discomfit).

noun embarrassment, frustration

Example sentences :

He entered with an expression of discomfiture on his rather vacuous countenance.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

"Oh, I'll apologize," he said with a wry smile of discomfiture.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Gilberte insistently went on, as if enjoying her friend's discomfiture.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

He seemed to be enjoying their discomfiture, and absolutely confident of his own safety.
Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer

"I know—I haven't forgot," he muttered, covering his discomfiture.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

He'll be ready enough to act after his discomfiture at Maidstone.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

With that she melted into tears, and his discomfiture was complete.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini

Ted shook his head helplessly, while his sister laughed at his discomfiture.
Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

But in this case, Eucharis (Kate) laughed immoderately at his discomfiture.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

And it was this circumstance which had led to the discomfiture of Trego.
Extract from : « Nobody » by Louis Joseph Vance

Antonyms for discomfiture

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