discomfit
US
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
UK
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
Meaning
To make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused, especially through an unexpected or awkward situation.
किसी को अचानक या अटपटी स्थिति में असहज, शर्मिंदा या उलझन में डाल देना।
Examples
“Her direct question discomfited the speaker, who paused before answering.”
“The unexpected silence discomfited him during the team meeting.”
“After the personal question, Maya looked visibly discomfited.”
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Not natural: The question discomfited to me.
Better: The question discomfited me.
Discomfit takes a direct object; do not put “to” before the person affected.
Discomfit के बाद जिस व्यक्ति पर असर पड़ता है, उसे सीधे object बनाते हैं; “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: I was discomfit by his remark.
Better: I was discomfited by his remark.
Use the past participle “discomfited” after “was” in this passive construction.
इस passive वाक्य में “was” के बाद past participle “discomfited” इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
Discomfit is relatively formal; use it for causing unease or embarrassment, not ordinary physical discomfort.
Discomfit थोड़ा formal शब्द है; इसका इस्तेमाल किसी को असहज या शर्मिंदा करने के लिए करें, सामान्य शारीरिक तकलीफ़ के लिए नहीं।