Word of the Day

Discomfiture


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Discomfiture is a noun that refers to awkwardness or unease.

Coming from Old French, our word of the day is often used as a synonym of words like ‘distress,’ or ‘embarrassment.’ An example is: The sense of discomfiture my dad felt while visiting school was palpable. But looking back, I understand his unease. I would have felt just as uncomfortable wearing those outdated clothes.

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