Discomfited: meaning, definitions and examples
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discomfited
[ dษชsหkสmfษชtษชd ]
state of discomfort
Discomfited describes a state of being uneasy or embarrassed, often as a result of a situation that makes one feel awkward or out of place. It conveys feelings of confusion or discomfort in social interactions or unexpected circumstances.
Synonyms
disconcerted, embarrassed, uncomfortable.
Examples of usage
- She felt discomfited by the unexpected compliment.
- His discomfited expression revealed his discomfort in the crowded room.
- The interviewer seemed discomfited by the candidate's bold answers.
Translations
Translations of the word "discomfited" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desconcertado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพเคเคจเค
๐ฉ๐ช verwirrt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bingung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทัััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmieszany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉconcertรฉ
๐ช๐ธ desconcertado
๐น๐ท rahatsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุจู
๐จ๐ฟ zmatek
๐ธ๐ฐ zmรคtenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zmedeno
๐ฎ๐ธ ruggaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงaลqฤฑn
๐ฒ๐ฝ desconcertado
Etymology
The word 'discomfited' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'discomfitten', which means to defeat or to make someone uncomfortable. Its root can be traced back to the Latin word 'disconfectus', meaning 'to put to rout', with 'dis-' indicating a negation or reversal, and 'confectus' meaning 'made up' or 'accomplished'. Over time, the meaning shifted from its original military connotation of overcoming an opponent to a more psychological discomfort in social situations. It was popularized in literature and has remained in use as a way to express social awkwardness or embarrassment in contemporary English.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,460, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27457 floured
- 27458 interrogator
- 27459 butchering
- 27460 discomfited
- 27461 getter
- 27462 champ
- 27463 wretchedly
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