Antonyms for discomfiture


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dis-kuhm-fi-cher
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər


Definition of discomfiture

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French desconfiture "rout, defeat" (12c.; Modern French déconfiture), from desconfit (see discomfit).
  • noun embarrassment, frustration
Example sentences :
  • He entered with an expression of discomfiture on his rather vacuous countenance.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "Oh, I'll apologize," he said with a wry smile of discomfiture.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Gilberte insistently went on, as if enjoying her friend's discomfiture.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • He seemed to be enjoying their discomfiture, and absolutely confident of his own safety.
  • Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer
  • "I know—I haven't forgot," he muttered, covering his discomfiture.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • He'll be ready enough to act after his discomfiture at Maidstone.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • With that she melted into tears, and his discomfiture was complete.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Ted shook his head helplessly, while his sister laughed at his discomfiture.
  • Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
  • But in this case, Eucharis (Kate) laughed immoderately at his discomfiture.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • And it was this circumstance which had led to the discomfiture of Trego.
  • Extract from : « Nobody » by Louis Joseph Vance

Synonyms for discomfiture

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