DISCOMFITURE

discomfiture, discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertment

(noun) anxious embarrassment

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

discomfiture (countable and uncountable, plural discomfitures)

A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.

Source: Wiktionary

Dis*com"fi*ture, n. Etym: [OF. desconfiture, F. déconfiture. See Discomfort, v. t., and cf. Comfiture.]

Definition: The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection. Every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. 1 Sam. xiv. 20. A hope destined to end . . . in discomfiture and disgrace. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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