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discomfiting

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12 lettersPronunciation /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/Sorted cdfgiiimnostStarts with DEnds with G0 clues
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Definitions

  1. Tending to discomfit (“embarrass greatly; upset the composure of, disconcert”).

Word origin

From discomfit + -ing.

Used in a sentence

  • O I am deadly ſick!—reach me that thing, boy—'tis the moſt diſcomfiting ſickness— [...]
  • Under ſuch diſcomfiting circumſtance as general neglect, and that too palpable to be miſunderſtood, the whole of this picture was buried in oblivion; [...]
  • Suddenly, to my eyes, my throat, my mouth there rushed tears and a cry which I stifled into a feigned cough into my handkerchief. The waiter noticed my discomfiting state and poured more tea.

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