noun
discomfiture
Discomfiture (noun) means a defeat suffered in a fight or battle.
noun
1
A defeat suffered in a fight or battle.
2
A feeling of frustration, embarrassment or unease, like the feeling of having lost.
"Other countries are not so much angry as avid to exploit the discomfiture of the US or the chaos in the region or both."
— Jason Burke, The week the world tried to stop Gaza spinning out of control (2023)
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Etymology
Comes from Old French desconfiture ("rout, defeat"); compare French déconfiture.
Synonyms
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disconcertion
disconcertment
discomposure
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See all rhymes for discomfiture →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of discomfiture?
"discomfiture" (noun) means a defeat suffered in a fight or battle.
What is another word for discomfiture?
Other words for "discomfiture" include disconcertion, disconcertment, discomposure.
What is the opposite of discomfiture?
The opposite of "discomfiture" is triumph.
What are the different meanings of discomfiture?
"discomfiture" has 2 main meanings: 1. A defeat suffered in a fight or battle; 2. A feeling of frustration, embarrassment or unease, like the feeling of having lost.
