What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abash
Example
He was abashed by his mistake in front of the whole class. [abashed: verb]
Example
She felt abashed when she realized she had been talking too loudly. [abashed: adjective]
discomfit
Example
The unexpected question discomfited him. [discomfited: verb]
Example
She tried to hide her discomfiture at the party. [discomfiture: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abash is more common than discomfit in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between abash and discomfit?
Discomfit is more formal than abash and is often used in more professional or academic settings.
