discomfiture

• Hence some have supposed that his real design was by favouring the intolerance of the bishops to bring them to discomfiture, and to re-establish on their ruin the old Presbyterian Church, for which, despite the profligacy of his life and conversation, he was still believed to entertain as much veneration as he was capable of feeling for any form of religion. —  Claverhouse
• It might suit that lady to take an instant little revenge for her discomfiture, but it did not suit him to do so. —  Phineas Finn The Irish Member
• And her discomfiture was increased by a quick sense of the Potensi's derisive criticism. —  The Title Market
• Even there a wooden advertisement grins broadly at him in his discomfiture, and shouts a name athwart his route. —  Certain Personal Matters
• You do not give them a copper, I am told We don't calculate to do that," said Mr. Kent I believe you," said Mrs. Moore, maliciously Mr. Kent looked indignant at the interruption, while his discomfiture was very amusing to the young officers, they being devoted admirers of Mrs. Moore's talents and mince pies. —  Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is

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