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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."

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