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discombobulation

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dis·com·bob·u·late  (dskm-bby-lt)
tr.v. dis·com·bob·u·lat·ed, dis·com·bob·u·lat·ing, dis·com·bob·u·lates
To throw into a state of confusion. See Synonyms at confuse.
[Perhaps alteration of discompose.]
discom·bobu·lation n.
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Noun1.discombobulation - a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
confusion
embarrassment - the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public


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Simon Jones, who played Arthur on radio and TV (and who makes a delectable cameo appearance here), was able to invest Arthur's profound discombobulation with a strong point of view.
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