Synonyms of discomfited

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adjective

as in abashed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abashed
• embarrassed
• disconcerted
• discomforted
• uneasy
• discomposed
• withdrawn
• inhibited
• self-conscious
• uptight
• bashful
• reserved
• sheepish
• discountenanced
• coy
• introverted
• backward
• retiring
• timid
• unadventurous
• shy
• recessive
• diffident
• demure
• meek
• unenterprising
• upset
• disquieted
• uncomfortable
• unassertive
• insecure
• nonplussed
• chagrined
• dismayed
• disturbed
• perturbed
• bothered
• self-effacing
• mortified
• unassuming
• nervous
• agitated
• flustered
• modest
• stilted
• distressed
• gauche
• ungraceful
• unpretentious
• inelegant
• wooden
• nonplused
• unsettled
• rustic
• jumpy
• rattled
• jittery
• self-doubting
• clumsy
• awkward
• graceless
• rough-hewn
• rustical
• fazed
• unhinged
• stiff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collected
• confident
• composed
• undisturbed
• unperturbed
• calm
• assured
• cool
• serene
• secure
• poised
• placid
• tranquil
• self-possessed
• self-assured
• self-confident
• graceful
• suave
• urbane

discomfited

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verb

past tense of discomfit

1

as in frustrated

to prevent from achieving a goal

constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustrated
• baffled
• hampered
• thwarted
• balked
• defeated
• stopped
• hindered
• impeded
• foiled
• prevented
• halted
• checkmated
• overcame
• beat
• obstructed
• handicapped
• blocked
• inhibited
• arrested
• encumbered
• checked
• hobbled
• stalled
• fettered
• tied up
• barred
• clogged
• interfered (with)
• shackled
• conquered
• held back
• set back
• precluded
• averted
• trammelled
• obviated
• forestalled
• neutralized
• nullified
• manacled
• offset
• trammeled
• negated
• counteracted
• short-circuited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• advanced
• promoted
• forwarded
• cultivated
• assisted
• fostered
• aided
• nurtured
• furthered
• facilitated
• abetted
• smoothed
• eased

2

as in embarrassed

to throw into a state of self-conscious distress

he was discomfited by the awkward situation of having his ex-girlfriend meet his current one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embarrassed
• confused
• flustered
• disconcerted
• rattled
• nonplussed
• mortified
• disturbed
• bothered
• upset
• nonplused
• abashed
• confounded
• unsettled
• humiliated
• fazed
• disquieted
• distressed
• dismayed
• perturbed
• discountenanced
• chagrined
• agitated
• discomforted
• humbled
• unhinged
• shamed
• discomposed
• put off
• degraded
• demeaned
• debased
• put out
• queered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relieved
• comforted
• calmed
• soothed
• consoled
• encouraged
• cheered
• assured
• reassured
• emboldened
• heartened
• buoyed