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discomfited

adjective noun

disappointingly unsuccessful

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
D
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. disappointingly unsuccessful

    “disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions”

noun

  1. people who are defeated

    “the Romans had no pity for the defeated”

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Example Sentences

disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions
their foiled attempt to capture Calais
many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers
his best efforts were thwarted
the Romans had no pity for the defeated

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