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discomfiting

UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

discomfitingadjektiv
more discomfiting
Komp.
most discomfiting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
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.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
embarrassantSurtout au sens de quelque chose qui provoque un sentiment de gêne ou de honte.
gênantSurtout au sens de quelque chose qui met mal à l’aise ou embarrasse.
Synonyme
disconcerting
unsettling
awkward
disturbing
embarrassing
discomfitingsubstantiv
discomfitings
Pl.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
Gerund: 'discomfiting' is used as a verbal noun denoting the act of discomfiting.
déstabilisationNom d’action ; emploi rare.
The discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
La déstabilisation de ses adversaires finit par les épuiser.
Synonyme
chagrin
disconcertion
perturbation
unease
embarrassment
discomfiture
discomfort
discomfitverb

discomfiting

Gerundium

discomfited
Präteritum
discomfited
Partizip Perfekt
discomfiting
Gerundium
UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
gênerMettre mal à l’aise, embarrasser.
The unexpected question discomfited the speaker, causing him to pause awkwardly.
La question inattendue a gêné l’orateur, le faisant hésiter maladroitement.
déjouerEn parlant d’un projet, d’un plan ou d’une tentative : faire échouer, contrarier.
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.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
mettre en dérouteSens archaïque, littéraire ou historique : vaincre nettement, mettre en fuite.
Synonyme
disconcert
baffle
thwart
confound
fluster
unsettle
embarrass

Definitionen

discomfitingadjektiv
Causing someone to feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
The discomfiting silence in the room made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
discomfitingsubstantiv
The act or process of making someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
The constant discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
discomfitverb
To make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed.
The unexpected question discomfited the speaker, causing him to pause awkwardly.
To thwart or frustrate someone's plans.
The sudden rainstorm discomfited their plans for a picnic in the park.
Archaic: to defeat or rout an opponent in battle or contest.
The rebels were utterly discomfited by the king’s seasoned troops.
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