Synonyms of discomfiture

discomfiture

noun

dis-ˈkəm(p)-fə-ˌchu̇r 

as in embarrassment

the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable

blushed and lowered her eyes in evident discomfiture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embarrassment
• confusion
• humiliation
• unease
• discomfort
• mortification
• dismay
• upset
• abashment
• shame
• agitation
• distress
• fluster
• chagrin
• uneasiness
• perturbation
• disconcertment
• egg on one's face
• discomposure
• disquiet
• ignominy
• disturbance
• degradation
• disgrace
• debasement
• bother
• humble pie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assurance
• confidence
• equanimity
• coolness
• composure
• self-confidence
• poise
• aplomb
• self-assurance
• self-possession

Example Sentences

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