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adjective

Definition of discomfitednext
as in abashed

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discomfited

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verb

past tense of discomfit
1
as in frustrated
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 embarrassed
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 Synonyms for discomfited
  1. abashed
  2. frustrated
  3. embarrassed
  4. confused
  5. uneasy
  6. withdrawn
  7. self-conscious
  8. uptight
Adjective
  • But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.
    — Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine, 6 Jan. 2020
Definition of abashed
Verb
  • Bollards on sidewalks as well as streets could have frustrated the New Orleans attack.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • They were frustrated about high levels of undocumented immigration.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask about benefits.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But patriarch Samuel prefers to remain off camera, already embarrassed after being forced to give up his medical practice after getting prison time for health care fraud.
    — Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of embarrassed
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • The film follows Ne Zha, a demon child raised by humans, who must embark on a perilous quest to obtain an elixir to restore the body of his uneasy ally, the dragon prince Ao Bing.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Some medical and public-health institutions have settled into an uneasy détente with smoking alternatives.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of uneasy
Adjective
  • Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • The atmosphere of such events always reminds me of being on a high-school field trip—everyone out of context, a bit giggly, maybe showing off, and definitely self-conscious about his or her outfit.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025
  • No need to feel self-conscious about mixups as AI drives the conversation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of self-conscious
Adjective
  • Everything feels so uptight these days and few people seem to be amusing themselves.
    — Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Maybe being a micromanager and a little uptight weren’t such horrible things after all.
    — Mark Barabak, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of uptight
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