discomfort
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3.2
- noun
- /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
- By introducing this aspect, however, women must confront the discomfort they feel with the Ashkenazi model.
- pain or discomfort
- physical discomfort
- psychological discomfort
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Watch on YouTubeAnd then they'd have discomfort about that weakness.
- And then they'd have discomfort about that weakness.
- I'm ready to not feel this discomfort anymore of being on my own.
- They can't tolerate the discomfort of the uncertainty.
- But when you sit in that discomfort, you discover something.
- I was in a lot of pain, a lot of discomfort and a lot of fear.
- Is it the restriction of the nutrients or is it the discomfort of feeling hungry?
- We don't step out of line to avoid this discomfort and tension and abandonment.
- So you have to neutralise that feeling of discomfort with your behaviours, right?
- I realize like you put yourself through so much discomfort where you're hungry, you're tired.
- If we stay in a a perpetual state of discomfort, that leads to pain.
- Why is it that you're seeking discomfort, I guess?
- more tension and discomfort in the back of my neck
- I'm trying to like put the discomfort here to distract from this.
Examples
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If at any point you feel discomfort, please let me know.
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It's probably adding to the horse's discomfort today.
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I was in a lot of pain, a lot of discomfort and a lot of fear.
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A few minutes of discomfort could be saving your life.
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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.
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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
21
4.4
A feeling of worry and not being relaxed
20
8.1
A general feeling of being unwell, uncomfortable, or lacking energy, often without a clear reason
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4.2
A feeling of discomfort or dislike
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3.6
A worried, uncomfortable feeling when you cannot relax
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7.4
A feeling of worry or unease
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6.0
A feeling of being uneasy or awkward
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6.1
A feeling of being worried and not calm
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9.9
A feeling of being unhappy or annoyed
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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.