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Meanings of discomfiture in inglês
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desconcierto A sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion.
Usage of discomfiture in inglês
1
Following that, Talut asked about Danug's progress, to the young man's discomfiture.
2
The quarrel became warm, and resulted in the discomfiture of the latter.
3
Brookfield was supported in its trial by the discomfiture of the Tinleys.
4
This simple maneuver by the President was the beginning of their discomfiture.
5
The sudden discomfiture of the bears brought a cheer from the boys.
6
The dissensions and rivalries of the Federal leaders added to their discomfiture.
7
His admiration burst out in spite of his discomfiture and critical position.
8
His face wore its wry grin of discomfiture; but he said little.
9
Beverly laughed with keen enjoyment over the discomfiture of the shame-faced vagabond.
10
Even the other members of the company were laughing at his discomfiture.
11
He enjoyed the discomfiture that her artless confession brought to the Duke.
12
What she aimed at and enjoyed was the discomfiture of a friend.
13
Sara groaned and many were the sympathetic groans echoing her obvious discomfiture.
14
Verily, they who worship me in these forms never meet with discomfiture.
15
The enemy, from many signs, is on the point of final discomfiture.
16
The audience laughed at his discomfiture, but he turned it off wittily.
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Discomfiture through the time
Discomfiture across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare