What is discomfort? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of discomfort

discomfortnoun

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/dɪsˈkʌmfət//dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

Where does the word discomfort come from?

Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb in the sense ‘dishearten’): from Old French desconforter (verb), desconfort (noun), from des- (expressing reversal) + conforter ‘to comfort’, from late Latin confortare ‘strengthen’, from com- (expressing intensive force) + Latin fortis ‘strong’.

Vocabulary summary discomfort

typenoun

meaningdiscomfort; annoyance; annoyance

meaninganxiety, worry, sadness

meaninginconvenience

typetransitive verb

meaningannoy, irritate

meaninguneasy, worrying, upset

Example of vocabulary discomfortnamespace

meaning

a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable

  • You will experience some minor discomfort during the treatment.
  • abdominal discomfort
meaning

a feeling of worry or being embarrassed

  • John's presence caused her considerable discomfort.
  • I could sense their discomfort at what I was saying.
meaning

something that makes you feel uncomfortable or causes you a slight feeling of pain

  • the dangers and discomforts of a life at sea

Synonyms and related words for discomfort

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