discomfiture

American  

[dis-kuhm-fi-cher] / dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər /

noun

1. the state of being disconcerted; confusion; embarrassment.

2. frustration of hopes or plans.

3. Archaic. defeat in battle; rout.

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Etymology

Origin of discomfiture

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English desconfiture, from Anglo-French: “defeat”; discomfit, -ure

Example Sentences

They’re reveling in what they see as the discomfiture of authorities at the destinations forced to scramble to bring care and services to the passengers.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet instilling confidence and solidarity among democracy’s friends — and discomfiture among its foes — has intrinsic value.

From Washington Post

This was such a great fall, that I said in discomfiture, “O, more than that.”

From Literature

His own discomfiture was heightened by learning CBS had experimented with such aerial views of holes at a godforsaken tour event.

From Golf Digest

This caused some discomfiture for Clayton when he aired out the same “Main Street” spiel at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10.

From Los Angeles Times