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discomfiting
UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/
more discomfiting
Comp.
most discomfiting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
Translations
The discomfiting silence in the room made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Le silence troublant dans la pièce fit remuer tout le monde sur sa chaise avec malaise.
Additional translations
Definitions
The discomfiting silence in the room made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
discomfitings
pl
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
Gerund: 'discomfiting' is used as a verbal noun denoting the act of discomfiting.
Translations
The discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
La déstabilisation de ses adversaires finit par les épuiser.
Definitions
The constant discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
discomfiting
ing-form
discomfited
Past Simple
discomfited
Past Participle
discomfiting
ing-form
UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
Translations
The unexpected question discomfited the speaker, causing him to pause awkwardly.
La question inattendue a gêné l’orateur, le faisant hésiter maladroitement.
The sudden rainstorm discomfited their plans for a picnic in the park.
L’averse soudaine a déjoué leurs plans de pique-nique dans le parc.
Additional translations
Definitions
The unexpected question discomfited the speaker, causing him to pause awkwardly.
The sudden rainstorm discomfited their plans for a picnic in the park.
The rebels were utterly discomfited by the king’s seasoned troops.