Discomforted: meaning, definitions and examples

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discomforted

 

[ dɪsˈkʌmfərtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling unease

Discomforted refers to a state of feeling uneasy or unsettled. It can describe both physical discomfort and emotional unease. Often, this term is used when someone experiences an awkward or distressing situation. The feeling can arise from various stimuli, such as an uncomfortable environment or an emotionally charged conversation. Individuals may feel discomforted in social settings or during activities that challenge their sense of safety or security.

Synonyms

disturbed, troubled, uncomfortable, uneasy, unsettled.

Examples of usage

  • She felt discomforted by the inappropriate comments.
  • He was discomforted when he realized he had forgotten his lines.
  • The loud noises discomforted the children during the movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "discomforted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfortável

🇮🇳 असुविधाजनक

🇩🇪 unbehaglich

🇮🇩 tidak nyaman

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 niewygodny

🇯🇵 不快な

🇫🇷 inconfortable

🇪🇸 incómodo

🇹🇷 rahat olmayan

🇰🇷 불편한

🇸🇦 غير مريح

🇨🇿 nepohodlný

🇸🇰 nepríjemný

🇨🇳 不舒服的

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegt

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არამყარი

🇦🇿 rahat olmayan

🇲🇽 incómodo

Etymology

The term 'discomforted' stems from the root word 'discomfort,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'discomfortare.' In Latin, 'dis-' is a prefix indicating negation, while 'comfortare' means to ease or strengthen. Therefore, 'discomfort' literally implies a negation of comfort. The first recorded use of discomfort dates back to the 14th century in Middle English, where it was used to describe a state of physical ease or relief. Over time, the usage evolved to encompass not just physical sensations but also emotional and psychological states. The past participle form 'discomforted' has emerged to describe someone who is currently in a state of discomfort, either physically or emotionally. Its usage is prevalent in modern contexts where emotional well-being and mental states are considered in discussions of health and social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,709, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.