Definitions for discomfitures

discomfitures dis·com·fi·ture

Spelling: [dis-kuhm-fi-cher]
IPA: /dɪsˈkʌm fɪ tʃər/

Discomfitures is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1781 anagrams from letters in discomfitures (cdefiimorsstu).

Definitions for discomfitures

noun

  1. the state of being disconcerted; confusion; embarrassment.
  2. frustration of hopes or plans.
  3. Archaic. defeat in battle; rout.

Origin of discomfitures

1300-50; Middle English desconfiture Anglo-French: defeat. See discomfit, -ure

Examples for discomfitures

"I know—I haven't forgot," he muttered, covering his discomfiture.

Gilberte insistently went on, as if enjoying her friend's discomfiture.

Recent years have seen an increase in private sector health care, to, inevitably, the relief of some and discomfiture of others.

Ted shook his head helplessly, while his sister laughed at his discomfiture.

He seemed to be enjoying their discomfiture, and absolutely confident of his own safety.

He entered with an expression of discomfiture on his rather vacuous countenance.

With that she melted into tears, and his discomfiture was complete.

"Oh, I'll apologize," he said with a wry smile of discomfiture.

But in this case, Eucharis (Kate) laughed immoderately at his discomfiture.

He'll be ready enough to act after his discomfiture at Maidstone.

Word Value for discomfitures
Scrable

20

Words with friends

23

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