discomfiting

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

Traductions

discomfitingadjective
more discomfiting
Comp.
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
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.
discomfitingnoun
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.
discomfitverb

discomfiting

Gerund

discomfited
Past Simple
discomfited
Past Participle
discomfiting
Gerund
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
mettre en dérouteSens archaïque, littéraire ou historique : vaincre nettement, mettre en fuite.

Définitions

discomfitingadjective
Causing someone to feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
The discomfiting silence in the room made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
discomfitingnoun
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.