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Definitions for discomfiture
dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃərdis·com·fi·ture
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Princeton's WordNet
discomfiture, discomposure, disconcertion, disconcertmentnoun
anxious embarrassment
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discomfiturenoun
A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Discomfiturenoun
Defeat; loss of battle; rout; ruin; overthrow.
Etymology: from discomfit.
Sad tidings bring I to you out of France,
Of loss, of slaughter, and discomfiture. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.Behold, every man’s sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. 1 Sa. xiv. 20.
What a defeat and discomfiture is it to a man, when he comes to use this wealth, to find it all false metal? Gov. Tongue.
He sent his angels to fight for his people; and the discomfiture and slaughters of great hosts, is attributed to their assistance. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.
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discomfiture
Discomfiture refers to a feeling of unease, embarrassment, or confusion. It can also mean the state of being defeated in a battle or contest.
Webster Dictionary
Discomfitureverb
the act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection
Etymology: [OF. desconfiture, F. dconfiture. See Discomfort, v. t., and cf. Comfiture.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of discomfiture in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of discomfiture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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