'discomfiture' is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is a noun that means a state of embarrassment, disappointment, or confusion. Example: The candidate's discomfiture was evident during the debate when she stumbled over her words and struggled to answer the moderator's questions.
In 1980, a British television documentary, Death of a Princess, based on the true story of Princess Misha'al and her lover, who were publicly executed for adultery, led the Saudis to expel Britain's ambassador and impose sanctions, much to the London establishment's discomfiture.
But as Snowden's revelations showed, to the discomfiture of governments and companies alike, the companies are also sharing all that mail with power – which is buying it, getting courts to order it turned over, or stealing it – whether the companies like it or not.
But his discomfiture has emboldened one of his rivals.
Far from benefiting from the government's discomfiture, Lionel Jospin, the Socialists' dull leader, has seen his own popularity droop to Mr Juppé's level: six out of ten people believe the Socialists offer "no serious alternative .Tentative signs of economic recovery, aided by a strong dollar, may gradually be softening the nation's mood.
In answer to a question from Queen Elizabeth, he said he was suffering some "discomfiture as a result of the [embassy's] need for, uh, elements of refurbishment and rehabilitation".
The Germans are less inclined than the French to gloat over Mr Cameron's discomfiture.
But, amid growing political turbulence among both Palestinians and Israelis, his grip is surely weakening.The Israeli government is delighted by Mr Arafat's discomfiture.
Their refusal to endorse the second world war completed their discomfiture.
It is also overmighty, which ought to worry Lula's political opponents however much they may relish his discomfiture.
Other members seem to prefer Mr Sharon's line, and do not like seeing their prime minister publicly embarrassed.Political observers felt that neither man had emerged strengthened, but that Mr Netanyahu's discomfiture might prove the more lasting.
According to comScore, a data firm, in August 95% of American iPhone owners and 83% of owners of smartphones with Google's Android operating system used a mobile map.Being chucked off the iPhone is thus a blow to Google, though it may be enjoying Apple's discomfiture.
