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DISCOMFITING Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word discomfiting. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word discomfiting. (close relations)
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disconcerting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

troubling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

unsettling
adjectiveadj
verb

• disturb the composure of

alarming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• frightening because of an awareness of danger

confounding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

disquieting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing mental discomfort

disturbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

embarrassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

perturbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

rattling
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

adverb

• used to give emphasis

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

• quick and energetic

unnerving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring fear

vexing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely annoying or displeasing

• causing irritation or annoyance

bothering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

flustering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset

verb

• be flustered; behave in a confused manner

• cause to be nervous or upset

disconcert
verbv
verb

• cause to feel embarrassment

• cause to lose one's composure

abash
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

foil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

• a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

• picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

• a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

verb

• enhance by contrast

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• cover or back with foil

overthrow
verbv
noun

• the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• rule against

thwart
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

upsetting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

Best Hypernyms For DISCOMFITING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for discomfiting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DISCONCERTING

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