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discomfited

/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪd/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪd/

Describes a state of being confused, embarrassed, or frustrated, often due to an unexpected setback or defeat.

ruОписывает состояние замешательства, смущения или разочарования, часто вызванное неожиданной неудачей или поражением.esDescribe un estado de confusión, vergüenza o decepción, a menudo causado por un fracaso o una derrota inesperados.frDécrit un état de confusion, d'embarras ou de déception, souvent provoqué par un échec ou une défaite inattendue.deBeschreibt den Zustand der Verlegenheit, des Unbehagens oder der Enttäuschung, oft verursacht durch eine unerwartete Niederlage oder ein Scheitern.ptDescreve o estado de quem foi deixado desconfortável, embaraçado ou frustrado, geralmente por causa de um fracasso ou derrota inesperada.zh形容因意外的失败、挫折或窘境而感到困惑、尴尬或沮丧的状态。arيصف حالة من الارتباك أو الخجل أو الإحباط، غالبًا ما تنتج عن فشل أو هزيمة غير متوقعة.

  1. Embarrassed or confused C1 formal

    Feeling uneasy, embarrassed, or confused, especially due to a setback or unexpected situation.

    • He looked discomfited when his mistake was pointed out.
    • She felt discomfited by the sudden change in plans.
    • The audience was discomfited by the speaker's awkward pause.

    ruСмущённый или растерянныйesDesconcertado o avergonzadofrdécontenancédeVerlegen oder verwirrtptEnvergonhado ou confusozh窘迫或困惑arمحرج أو مرتبك

    Synonyms: abashedbewilderedconfuseddisconcertedembarrassedflusterednonplussedperplexedruffledunsettled

    Antonyms: collectedcomposedconfidentpoisedself-assuredundauntedunperturbed

  2. Frustrated or thwarted C1 formal

    Feeling frustrated or defeated, especially after an attempt to achieve something fails.

    • The team was discomfited by their unexpected loss.
    • He was discomfited by the rejection of his proposal.
    • Her discomfited expression revealed her disappointment.

    ruРасстроенный или обескураженныйesFrustrado o derrotadofrDécontenancé, frustré ou vaincudeFrustriert oder entmutigtptFrustrado ou derrotadozh受挫或沮丧arمحبط أو مقهور

    Synonyms: defeateddisappointeddiscourageddisheartenedfoiledfrustratedthwarted

    Antonyms: successfultriumphantundauntedvictorious

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noun

C2formalcommon/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪ.tɪd/

A noun referring to people who have been defeated, frustrated, or made to feel uneasy or embarrassed.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее людей, которые потерпели поражение, были расстроены или приведены в состояние неловкости или смущения.esSustantivo que designa a personas que han sido derrotadas, frustradas o puestas en un estado de incomodidad o vergüenza.frNom désignant des personnes qui ont subi une défaite, ont été contrariées ou mises dans un état de gêne ou d'embarras.deSubstantiv (substantiviertes Adjektiv), das Personen bezeichnet, die besiegt, entmutigt oder in Verlegenheit gebracht wurden.ptSubstantivo que designa pessoas que foram derrotadas, frustradas ou colocadas em estado de desconforto ou embaraço.zh指被击败、受挫,或感到尴尬、窘迫、不安的人。arاسم يصف أشخاصًا مُنْهَزِمين أو مُحْبَطين أو مرتبكين، أي من أصابهم الفشل أو الخيبة أو الشعور بالحرج والارتباك.

  1. Defeated people C1 formal

    Individuals who have been defeated in a conflict, competition, or argument.

    • The discomfited retreated from the battlefield in silence.
    • The general addressed the discomfited, offering them a chance to surrender.
    • Among the discomfited were many seasoned warriors.

    ruПобеждённыеesDerrotadosfrPersonnes vaincuesdeBesiegteptDerrotadoszh失败者arالمهزومون

    Synonyms: beatendefeated

verb

C2formalcommon/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused, often by thwarting their plans or expectations.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство неловкости, смущения или замешательства, часто путем нарушения его планов или ожиданий.esVerbo utilizado para denotar la acción de causar a alguien una sensación de incomodidad, vergüenza o desconcierto, a menudo al frustrar sus planes o expectativas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de gêne, de confusion ou de désarroi, souvent en perturbant ses plans ou ses attentes.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die bei jemandem Verlegenheit, Befangenheit oder Bestürzung hervorruft, oft indem seine Pläne oder Erwartungen durchkreuzt werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar a alguém uma sensação de constrangimento, embaraço ou confusão, frequentemente ao frustrar seus planos ou expectativas.zh动词,指使某人感到尴尬、难堪或不安,常因打乱其计划或预期所致。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إحداث شعور بالحرج أو الارتباك أو الإرباك لدى شخص ما، غالبًا عن طريق إحباط مخططاته أو توقعاته.

  1. Embarrass or confuse C1 formal

    To make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.

    • His unexpected question discomfited the speaker.
    • She was discomfited by the sudden attention.
    • The awkward silence discomfited everyone in the room.

    ruСмутитьesDesconcertar, turbarfrEmbarrasser ou déconcerterdeVerwirrenptConstrangerzh使窘迫arإرباك وإحراج

    Synonyms: abashconfusedisconcertembarrassfazeflusternonplusperturbrattleunnerve

    Antonyms: calmcomfortreassuresoothe

  2. Frustrate or thwart C2 formal

    To cause someone to feel frustrated or to defeat their plans.

    • The enemy's strategy discomfited our advance.
    • His arguments discomfited the opposition.
    • The unexpected setback discomfited their carefully laid plans.

    ruРасстроить или помешатьesFrustrar o desbaratarfrContrarier ou déjouerdeVereiteln oder durchkreuzenptFrustrar ou impedirzh挫败或阻挠arإحباط أو تعطيل

    Synonyms: balkcheckdefeatdisconcertfoilfrustratethwart

    Antonyms: aidassistencouragefacilitatehelpsupport

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  • discomfits third person singular