Azoramiento (en. Discomfort)

/aθoɾaˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Disturbance or intense astonishment caused by something unexpected.
The azoramiento he felt upon receiving the news was evident.
El azoramiento que sintió al recibir la noticia fue evidente.
State of confusion or disconcertion.
He experienced a momentary azoramiento during the presentation.
Sufrió un azoramiento momentáneo durante la presentación.

Etymology

From the verb 'azorarse', which comes from the Latin 'azzorare' meaning 'to afflict' or 'to frighten'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a state of azoramiento
To experience extreme confusion or surprise.
quedarse en estado de azoramiento
to provoke an azoramiento
To cause disconcertion or intense surprise.
provocar un azoramiento
to feel an azoramiento
To experience confusion or nervousness in an unexpected situation.
sentir un azoramiento

Related Words

azorarse
To experience a state of jitters or nervousness.
azorarse
azorador
Causing azoramiento or confusion.
azorador

Slang Meanings

To be in shock or frightened.
I was in azoramiento when I saw the price.
Me quedé en azoramiento cuando vi el precio.
To have a tough time due to something unexpected.
That comment left him in total azoramiento.
Ese comentario lo dejó en azoramiento total.