as in abashed
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1
as in frustrated
to prevent from achieving a goal
constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up
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2
as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
he was discomfited by the awkward situation of having his ex-girlfriend meet his current one
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfited
Adjective
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But this year’s bash is looking a little more abashed.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2021 -
Delphine Hicks—Caroline had waited for her beside the church steps one First Sunday (big meeting day) and had thrown her to the ground and robbed the abashed vampire of her underthings.—
Zora Neale Hurston,
Harper's magazine,
6 Jan. 2020
Verb
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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At the time when Adam-Geller launched PAIGE in 2004, she was frustrated with the current denim offerings not taking into account real women’s bodies as they were mostly designed by men.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My daughter was surprised, maybe a little embarrassed.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
29 May 2025
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The Parks and Rec alum leaped out of her seat and began cheering for Meyers with the now-standing audience while the thoroughly embarrassed host quietly covered his face with his hands.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Ice Age mammals, which should not be confused with the larger woolly mammoths, seemed to have an had an affinity for Orange County, where this one — and about a third of the state’s total — have been found.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the wake of multiple plane crashes, and amid erratic federal policies and denials and detentions at border crossings, summer travel in the U.S. is in an uneasy state.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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To the south, there’s the United Arab Emirates, where again, there has been an uneasy relationship at times.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For children, especially, these stressors can quickly lead to meltdowns or withdrawn behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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My main criticism is its withdrawn camera, which is set too far away from the action in most stages.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If your son is self-conscious about public displays of affection, find a compromise.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Stock image of a man sitting apart from others, looking self-conscious.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Emily Gilmore uptight is still funny, but Emily Gilmore letting loose is a real sight.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
10 May 2025
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The Oscars are your beloved but slightly uptight grandma; the Golden Globes are your fun cousin who sometimes gets a little too sloppy at parties, and the SAG Awards are your cool young aunt who knows how to have a good time but always keeps it classy.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Discomfited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfited. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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