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

The discomfiture of Mr. Bridgeland, Mr. Milbank and other antagonists might stem from the fact that Ms. Stefanik’s cherished principles are simply different from theirs.

From Washington Post • May 25, 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

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

Hrothgar and Queen Wealhtheow were smiling at his discomfiture.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye