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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.

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Word Description / Examples
discomfort

General term for slight physical or emotional distress. Often used in medical or casual settings.

  • She felt a slight discomfort in her back after sitting for too long.
  • The stifling heat caused general discomfort among the audience.
uneasiness

Describes a feeling of anxiety or worry. Often used in situations involving uncertainty or fear.

  • He felt a sense of uneasiness walking through the dark alley.
  • There was an air of uneasiness among the staff after the announcement of budget cuts.
pain

Describes a more intense physical or emotional suffering. Typically used in medical, emotional, or extreme contexts.

  • The athlete experienced sharp pain in his leg after the fall.
  • The news of her passing brought immense pain to her family.
awkwardness

Used to describe socially uneasy or uncomfortable situations. Often involves a minor embarrassment.

  • There was a sense of awkwardness in the room after he made an inappropriate joke.
  • Her awkwardness around strangers is something she is working on.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
discomfort

Refers to a general feeling of physical or emotional unease or lack of comfort. Can be used in situations involving mild pain or inconvenience.

  • He felt discomfort in his back after sitting for too long
  • The small chair caused discomfort during the long meeting
awkwardness

Describes a feeling of embarrassment or social clumsiness in a situation. Used in social interactions where someone feels out of place or unsure.

  • There was a moment of awkwardness when they both reached for the same glass
  • She laughed to diffuse the awkwardness of forgetting his name
unease

Refers to a vague feeling of worry or anxiety, usually about something that might happen. It's a milder form of discomfort often linked to anticipation or uncertainty.

  • She felt a sense of unease walking home alone at night
  • His cryptic message left everyone in the room with a feeling of unease
tension

Implies a feeling of mental or emotional strain. Often used in circumstances where there is a conflict, stress, or anxiety between people or within oneself.

  • The tension in the room was palpable after the argument
  • They spoke politely, but there was noticeable tension between them

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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