Discomfiture [noun]
Definition of Discomfiture:
embarrassment, frustration
Synonyms of Discomfiture:
● Undoing
● Conquest
● Shame
● Descent
● Ruin
● Disquiet
● Beating
● Comedown
● Chagrin
● Unease
● Failure
● Upset
● Defeat
● Vexation
● Rout
Opposite/Antonyms of Discomfiture:
● Yielding
● Pleasure
● Boost
● Peace
● Ascent
● Triumph
● Creation
● Delight
● Win
● Victory
● Calm
● Success
● Building
Sentence/Example of Discomfiture:
Hereupon he was caused much embarrassment and discomfiture, for of the three girls, he knew not which one was Irene.
He even felt a certain enjoyment in the discomfiture of the self-constituted posse of searchers for stolen goods.
The stranger regarded Hedges attentively, rather to the discomfiture of that functionary, who thought he was doubted.
The galling part of it was that Aunt Linda knew, and was chuckling, so to speak, over my discomfiture.
"Then I'll catch it," I said, laughing at his discomfiture, for I knew he loathed stirring porridge.
Never had her ignorance of life and literature so weighed on her as in reliving the short scene of her discomfiture.
Cold and disgusted as he was, Stanton could not altogether help laughing at his own discomfiture.
Murray halted at a little distance, ready to behold and enjoy the discomfiture of Mole.
He turned uneasily in his chair, and she was keenly alert at this sign of discomfiture, and not above taking advantage of it.
How could Royal be amused at my discomfiture if he loved me!