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discomfiting
UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪŋ/
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discomfiting
adjective
more discomfiting
Comp.
most discomfiting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
troublant
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
embarrassant
Surtout au sens de quelque chose qui provoque un sentiment de gêne ou de honte.
gênant
Surtout au sens de quelque chose qui met mal à l’aise ou embarrasse.
Synonymes
disconcerting
unsettling
awkward
disturbing
embarrassing
discomfiting
noun
discomfitings
pl
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
Gerund: 'discomfiting' is used as a verbal noun denoting the act of discomfiting.
déstabilisation
Nom d’action ; emploi rare.
The discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
La déstabilisation de ses adversaires finit par les épuiser.
Synonymes
chagrin
disconcertion
perturbation
unease
embarrassment
discomfiture
discomfort
discomfit
verb
discomfiting
Gerund
discomfited
Past Simple
discomfited
Past Participle
discomfiting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
gêner
Mettre 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.
déjouer
En 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 déroute
Sens archaïque, littéraire ou historique : vaincre nettement, mettre en fuite.
Synonymes
disconcert
baffle
thwart
confound
fluster
unsettle
embarrass
Définitions
discomfiting
adjective
Causing someone to feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
The discomfiting silence in the room made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
discomfiting
noun
The act or process of making someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
The constant discomfiting of his opponents eventually wore them down.
discomfit
verb
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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