discomfit (Meaning)
discomfit (v)
cause to lose one's composure
discomfit (v. t.)
To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat.
To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk/ to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert.
discomfit (a.)
Discomfited; overthrown.
discomfit (n.)
Rout; overthrow; discomfiture.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discomfit
discomfit Sentence Examples
- The sudden downpour discomfited the hikers, forcing them to seek shelter under a nearby tree.
- She was discomfited by the stranger's persistent stare, making her feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
- The team's unexpected loss discomfited the coach, who had high hopes for their victory.
- The revelation of the secret discomfited the group, causing a tense and awkward atmosphere.
- The politician's scandals discomfited the public, leading to a decline in his popularity.
- The unexpected change in plans discomfited the travelers, who had carefully arranged their itinerary.
- The sudden interruption discomfited the speaker, who had to gather his thoughts and regain his composure.
- The discovery of the error discomfited the accountant, who had to redo the calculations and explain the mistake.
- The realization of the consequences discomfited the decision-makers, who had to reconsider their actions.
- The unexpected turn of events discomfited the organizers, who had meticulously planned the event.
FAQs About the word discomfit
cause to lose one's composureTo scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat., To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk/ to throw into perplexity and deje
frustrate, baffle,thwart, foil, beat, hamper, impede, prevent, defeat, stop
advance, foster, cultivate, promote, aid, forward, further, forward, cultivate, advance
The sudden downpour discomfited the hikers, forcing them to seek shelter under a nearby tree.
She was discomfited by the stranger's persistent stare, making her feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
The team's unexpected loss discomfited the coach, who had high hopes for their victory.
The revelation of the secret discomfited the group, causing a tense and awkward atmosphere.
