Discomfit

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsˈkɑmˈfɪt/

Discomfit (verb)

  1. To make someone feel upset, confused, or uncomfortable, especially because of an unexpected problem.
  2. To stop someone from acting well by making them look foolish or lose confidence.

Examples

  • The sudden noise discomfits everyone in the room.
  • Unclear instructions can discomfit new students.