1
as in to frustrate
to prevent from achieving a goal
constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up
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2
as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
he was discomfited by the awkward situation of having his ex-girlfriend meet his current one
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Recent Examples of discomfit
Their back-and-forth, shot in a single, discomfiting take spanning about 45 minutes—the entirety of Adolescence is shot in this unbroken manner—untangles why the teenager may have committed the crime.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
The city’s residents tired of D’Annunzio’s reckless rule, and his bellicose posturing and expansionist maneuvers discomfited the Italian monarchy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
The enfolding tensions of late capitalism are shaped into a coherent yet discomfiting whole.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
But there are discomfiting signs that HTS is already abandoning an inclusive mentality and intends to consolidate single-party Islamist rule.
—Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
The city’s residents tired of D’Annunzio’s reckless rule, and his bellicose posturing and expansionist maneuvers discomfited the Italian monarchy.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
The enfolding tensions of late capitalism are shaped into a coherent yet discomfiting whole.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
But there are discomfiting signs that HTS is already abandoning an inclusive mentality and intends to consolidate single-party Islamist rule.
—Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfit
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Herman was particularly frustrated with Comcast upload speeds, which are much slower than the cable service's download speeds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Huda then confided in Amaya, claiming the chain of events the night before went a bit differently than was shown, but she, too, was frustrated.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Manager Luis Enrique's side then embarrassed Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 and survived two late red cards vs. Bayern Munich to win that quarterfinal battle 2-0. PSG vs. Real Madrid Injury, Suspension, Lineup News: Both teams will be missing key pieces along their back lines today.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The Nuggets, like the current Rockies, were embarrassing themselves regularly before posting an 11-71 record.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
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Money terms and concepts continue to baffle people, many of whom are seeking answers through online searches.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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By 1915, scientists unearthed 2 million bones of large animals from La Brea, and a pattern emerged that both excited and confused them: too many predators.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Two people can deliver the same message, but their delivery style can make the difference between motivating and confusing a team.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This fragmentary plot is haunted by disconcerting echoes of the second World War and the Holocaust.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Today’s analysis of facts and data reveals disconcerting results.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Siegemund, 37, plays an unorthodox style of tennis that can leave opponents flustered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Golden State forced Clark into deep 3-point jumpers and flustered the visiting team with tenacious defense in the paint.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Discomfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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