Discomfiture

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈkÊŒmfɪtʃə(ɹ)/, /dɪsˈkÊŠmfɪtʃə/

Origin

From Old French desconfiture ("rout, defeat") (French déconfiture).

Full definition of discomfiture

Noun

1. A feeling of frustration, disappointment, perplexity or embarrassment.