DISCOMFITURE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

discomfiture

noun

dis-ˈkəm(p)-fə-ˌchu̇r

Definition of discomfiture

as in embarrassment

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable blushed and lowered her eyes in evident discomfiture

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Recent Examples of discomfiture The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 May 2025 Dolan’s discomfiture is understandable, as cord-cutting was already doing a number on the legacy RSN model well before the NBA began beefing up its national TV slate at the expense of the local sports channels. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 Back in the States, Frankie suffers from terrifying episodes of PTSD, from society’s refusal to believe that women served in the conflict and from her own parents’ discomfiture over her service. — Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Marsac’s discomfiture nevertheless leads to something utterly unexpected. — Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2021 Sohel’s father, an aristo to his fingertips, would have been amused to think of a Dunyapur peasant having an opinion on the matter at all, and might have called him over to enjoy his discomfiture in the presence of the Begum Sahiba’s bikini. — Daniyal Mueenuddin, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2021 When the aliens did not appear, some members of the group became disillusioned and immediately departed, but others dealt with their discomfiture by doubling down on their conviction. — Zoë Heller, The New Yorker, 5 July 2021 Kedar is sung after eight o’clock in the evening, and to sing it at twilight, at six o’clock, would create slight discomfiture. — Amit Chaudhuri, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021

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Noun

What about art that makes one cringe with embarrassment at its existence?

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Chronicling the hyper-niche behaviors that define our online existence, Berlant describes the seemingly inescapable embarrassment of wasting one’s life away in an endless scroll.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of embarrassment

Noun

Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The confusion unfolded as a steady stream of women’s half-marathon runners crossed the finish line.

— Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

But duration turns the screw—prolonged humiliation or a slow unfolding toward future self-recrimination.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
But whatever Schadenfreude Lamb might be feeling about his rival’s humiliation is checked by concern over how much her operation has compromised his agents, past and present.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of humiliation

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