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discomfort

discomfort

119 3.2
A feeling of physical pain or mental unease
  • noun
  • /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
translation icon : malestar
  • By introducing this aspect, however, women must confront the discomfort they feel with the Ashkenazi model.
  • pain or discomfort
  • physical discomfort
  • psychological discomfort

And then they'd have discomfort about that weakness.

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Examples

  • If at any point you feel discomfort, please let me know.

  • It's probably adding to the horse's discomfort today.

  • I was in a lot of pain, a lot of discomfort and a lot of fear.

  • A few minutes of discomfort could be saving your life.

  • None of the social workers declined due to discomfort with the research or focus group format.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Students often struggle to solve these assignments, which may create discomfort for the student.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And so the discomfort is a requisite for growth.

  • The resulting stress on the lower back often causes fatigue, discomfort, and the need for frequent movement.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Unfortunately, both of these procedures are associated with severe patient discomfort and treatment-related morbidity.

    Academic text (2008)
  • If at any point you feel discomfort, please let me know.

Synonyms

malaise
vsdiscomfort
21 8.1

A general feeling of being unwell, uncomfortable, or lacking energy, often without a clear reason

also covers mental worry and stronger pain, not only mild physical illness
unease
vsdiscomfort
19 4.4

A feeling of worry and not being relaxed

covers both emotional tension and physical pain rather than only anxiety
unpleasantness
vsdiscomfort
17 4.2

A feeling of discomfort or dislike

focuses more on the personal feeling of mental or physical pain
uneasiness
vsdiscomfort
14 3.6

A worried, uncomfortable feeling when you cannot relax

also includes physical pain or distress beyond those mental feelings
disquiet
vsdiscomfort
4 7.4

A feeling of worry or unease

includes physical pain and general distress, not only anxious worry
uncomfortableness
vsdiscomfort
1 6.0

A feeling of being uneasy or awkward

has identical meaning but is shorter and more common
unsettlement
vsdiscomfort
6.1

A feeling of being worried and not calm

is broader, also covering simple physical pain or mild distress
unpleasure
vsdiscomfort
9.9

A feeling of being unhappy or annoyed

is wider, covering deeper distress and physical pain beyond annoyance

Antonyms

304 1.0

A state of comfort and freedom from worry

190 1.0

A feeling of physical ease and being free from pain

Compounds

A pain or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach area

How Uncomfortable

agony
135 3.9
pain
1.8
ache
92 1.3
discomfort
119 3.2
unease
19 4.4

Surface Forms

discomfort singular
discomforts plural

Morphology

discomfort = comfort (transparent) = dis + comfort

The noun means the opposite or absence of comfort, so a learner who knows 'comfort' can usually infer 'discomfort' directly.

Etymology

Discomfort is made of dis- ('not') and comfort ('ease' or 'well-being'), so it literally means 'not comfortable' and today names the feeling of unease, mild pain, or awkwardness.