The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHAGRIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Discomfiture crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CHAGRIN | 50 % | 7 |
| ABASHMENT | 50 % | 9 |
Why may CHAGRIN be the right solution?
"Discomfiture" means embarrassment or frustration. "Chagrin" means distress or embarrassment caused by a failure or disappointment. Therefore, "chagrin" is a suitable synonym for "discomfiture".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Discomfiture
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- discomfit
- discomposure
- disconcertment
- disconcertion
- rout
- supineness
- embarrassment
- vexation
- humiliation
- astonishment
- perfidy
- pusillanimity
Crossword Answer definitions
CHAGRIN noun- Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
- A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
- To bother or vex; to mortify.
- To be vexed or annoyed.
- Feeling chagrin; annoyed; vexed, fretful.
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More clues leading to the result CHAGRIN
- Embarrassed feeling after failing
- Feeling of vexation
- Dismay
- Humiliation
- Feeling caused by failure
- Mortification.
- Mental disquietude from wounded pride.
- Feeling of disappointment.
- Vexation
- Embarrassment