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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

discomfiture

/dɪskəmˈfɪtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does discomfiture mean?

noun

A state of being embarrassed or humiliated, often as a result of being outwitted or outmaneuvered.

Example

"The politician's discomfiture was evident as he struggled to answer the tough questions."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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