Discomfort: meaning, definitions and examples

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discomfort

 

[ dษชsหˆkสŒmfษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Discomfort is a feeling of unease or mild pain, either physically or emotionally. It can be caused by various factors such as illness, stress, or uncomfortable surroundings.

Synonyms

awkwardness, pain, uneasiness

Examples of usage

  • I felt a sense of discomfort in my stomach after eating the spicy food.
  • She experienced discomfort in her lower back after sitting for long hours at her desk.
  • The discomfort of loneliness can be overwhelming at times.
Context #2 | Noun

situation

Discomfort can also refer to a situation where someone feels uneasy or out of place.

Synonyms

awkwardness, tension, unease

Examples of usage

  • There was a palpable discomfort in the room as they discussed the sensitive topic.
  • The discomfort of being the only stranger in a group of friends can be daunting.

Translations

Translations of the word "discomfort" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconforto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unbehagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketidaknyamanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบะพะผั„ะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskomfort

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฟซๆ„Ÿ (fukaikan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconfort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incomodidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahatsฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํŽธํ•จ (bulpyeonham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒุนุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepohodlรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepohodlie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ้€‚ (bรนshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nelagodje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹าฃา“ะฐะนัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒคแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahatlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incomodidad

Etymology

The word 'discomfort' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'not' and the word 'comfort' meaning 'a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint'. The earliest recorded use of 'discomfort' dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe a lack of comfort or a feeling of unease. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both physical and emotional discomfort, becoming a common term in everyday language.

See also: comfort, comfortable, comfortably, comforted, comforter, comforting, comfy, discomforting, uncomfortable, uncomfortably.

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