discomfiture
Example Sentences
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The House Republican leader was a study in discomfiture.
From Washington Post
They’re reveling in what they see as the discomfiture of authorities at the destinations forced to scramble to bring care and services to the passengers.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet instilling confidence and solidarity among democracy’s friends — and discomfiture among its foes — has intrinsic value.
From Washington Post
His own discomfiture was heightened by learning CBS had experimented with such aerial views of holes at a godforsaken tour event.
From Golf Digest
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
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