discomfiting
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Causing a feeling of unease or embarrassment.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unsettling
awkward
Antonyms
reassuring
comforting
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "It was a _____ silence after his blunt remark."
Answer: discomfiting
In your own words, what does "discomfiting" mean?
Causing a feeling of unease or embarrassment.
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