discomfiting

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing unease, discomfort, or embarrassment.

  - "The crowded room was discomfiting for those suffering from claustrophobia."
  - "His discomfiting behavior during the job interview raised concerns among the hiring committee."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkʌmfətɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abash , disconcert , foil , thwart , overthrow , vanquish , discomforting , disconcerting , troubling , unsettling , upsetting

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discomfiting
comforting , disconcerting , reconciling

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Variants

List of all variants of discomfiting that leads to same result
discomfit , discomfited , discomfiting , discomfitingly , discomfits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the past participle of discompose.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'discomfiting' is not commonly used in everyday language, and it can add an air of sophistication when used in formal writing.

2. In the novel 'Moby Dick', the character Ishmael describes the discomfiting effect of the whale's vast size and power on the sailors.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Unease: A feeling of worry, anxiety, or discomfort.

2. Discomfort: A feeling of unease or uneasiness, especially a physical one.

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How to Memorize "discomfiting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you are in a place or surrounded by things that make you feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discomfiting' with situations or feelings that cause unease or discomfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Discomfort, U - Unease, S - Situations, I - Involving, M - Me, F - Feeling uneasy or uncomfortable, I - In, T - Thesis - The state of being discomfited.

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