Discomfiture

usgb/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/
noun

A feeling of unease or embarrassment.

His inability to answer the question left him in discomfiture.
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Often appears as...

  • extreme discomfiture
  • obvious discomfiture

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Private Discomfort

Discomfiture often refers to personal feelings, not noticeable by others.

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Despite her discomfiture, she greeted everyone with a smile.
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Subtle Intensity

The level of discomfiture can range from slight to profound inner turmoil.

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He felt a discomfiture that was hard to disguise as he spoke.
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Non-Physical

Discomfiture is emotional, not a physical discomfort, though it may lead to physical symptoms.

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Her discomfiture manifested in a nervous tapping of the feet.
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