dɪskɒmˈfɪt, -ˈfɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) to feel embarrassed or humiliated, often in a subtle way

“She tried to discomfit her opponent in the debate with clever arguments.”

2. noun

the state of being embarrassed or humiliated

“The politician’s scandal left him in a state of discomfit.”

3. noun

a person who is being embarrassed or humiliated

“The discomfit of the team was clear after they lost the game.”