discomfit (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
Definition
To make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
Examples
Her pointed questions began to discomfit the politician.
The unexpected compliment seemed to discomfit the shy student.
He was discomfited by the sudden change in her attitude.
How to Use discomfit
- discomfit someone (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone to feel uneasy or embarrassed. — "The unexpected silence discomfited the speaker."
- be discomfited by (prepositional phrase)
- To feel uneasy or embarrassed because of something. — "She was discomfited by his direct gaze."
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