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Antonyms for out of countenance


Grammar : Adj
Spell : koun-tn-uh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn tn əns



Definition of out of countenance

Origin :
  • mid-13c., from Old French contenance "demeanor, bearing, conduct," from Latin continentia "restraint, abstemiousness, moderation," literally "way one contains oneself," from continentem, present participle of continere (see contain). Meaning evolving Middle English from "appearance" to "facial expression betraying a state of mind," to "face" itself (late 14c.).
  • As in self-conscious : adj insecure with oneself
  • As in disconcerted : adj confused; shaken

Synonyms for out of countenance

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