discomfiting

[US]/ˈdɪskəmfɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈdɪskəmfɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causing someone to feel uneasy or embarrassed; causing confusion or discomfort; defeating or thwarting

Phrases & Collocations

discomfiting situation

discomfiting question

discomfiting truth

discomfiting moment

discomfiting experience

discomfiting silence

discomfiting glance

discomfiting remark

discomfiting feeling

discomfiting truthfulness

Example Sentences

his discomfiting remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

the discomfiting silence after her question felt heavy.

she found his discomfiting stare hard to ignore.

it was discomfiting to discuss personal matters in public.

the discomfiting truth was finally revealed.

her discomfiting laughter made everyone else uneasy.

he experienced a discomfiting moment during the interview.

the discomfiting situation required immediate attention.

there was a discomfiting sense of tension in the room.

his discomfiting questions caught her off guard.

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