Definition of "discomfiting" [discomfiting]

• Present participle of discomfit. (verb)

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• "Some readers may object to the idea of discomfiting the soldier or embarrassing the creditor."
• "I suspect the real reason for the outrage over body scanners and pat-downs is that the majority of Americans are finally experiencing the kind of discomfiting scrutiny that has long been routine for those who are repeatedly profiled and humiliated."
• "Well then of course they have "discomfiting" fears."