DISCOMFITING

Etymology

Adjective

discomfiting (comparative more discomfiting, superlative most discomfiting)

Tending to discomfit (“embarrass greatly; upset the composure of, disconcert”).

Synonyms: discomforting, disconcerting, troubling, unsettling, upsetting

Verb

discomfiting

present participle of discomfit

Source: Wiktionary

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DISCOMFIT

Dis*com"fit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomfited; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomfiting.] Etym: [OF. desconfit, p. p. of desconfire, F. déconfire; fr. L. dis- + conficere to make ready, prepare, bring about. See Comfit, Fact.]

1. To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat. And his proud foes discomfit in victorious field. Spenser.

2. To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk Well, go with me and be not so discomfited. Shak.

Syn.

– To defeat; overthrow; overpower; vanquish; conquer; baffle; frustrate; confound; discourage.

Dis*com"fit, a.

Definition: Discomfited; overthrown. [Obs.]

Dis*com"fit, n.

Definition: Rout; overthrow; discomfiture. Such as discomfort as shall quite despoil him. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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