discomfiture

Example Sentences

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Michel Barnier, who negotiated the terms of Brexit on behalf of the EU, said he took no pleasure in Britain’s discomfiture.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

There was much cheering in Pakistan over India's discomfiture at the turn of events, said Raza Ahmad Rumi, a political commentator, who teaches at Ithaca College in New York.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2021

This caused some discomfiture for Clayton when he aired out the same “Main Street” spiel at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2020

The wind picked up, blowing so fiercely it prevented Vardon from lighting his pipe, and Nicklaus, detecting his discomfiture, began playing more boldly.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 20, 2019

To the discomfiture of the Shirriffs Frodo and his companions all roared with laughter.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien