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Discomforting: meaning, definitions and examples

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discomforting

 

[ dɪsˈkʌmfərtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Causing feelings of unease, anxiety, or awkwardness.

Synonyms

disturbing, unnerving, unsettling

Examples of usage

  • It was discomforting to see the empty streets during the lockdown.
  • His discomforting smile made her feel uneasy.
  • The discomforting silence in the room was deafening.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Giving an impression of unease or awkwardness.

Synonyms

awkward, disturbing, unsettling

Examples of usage

  • His discomforting stare made her uncomfortable.
  • The discomforting painting depicted a scene of chaos.
  • The discomforting atmosphere in the room was palpable.

Translations

Translations of the word "discomforting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfortante

🇮🇳 असुविधाजनक

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 tidak nyaman

🇺🇦 незручний

🇵🇱 niekomfortowy

🇯🇵 不快な

🇫🇷 inconfortable

🇪🇸 incómodo

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 불편한

🇸🇦 غير مريح

🇨🇿 nepohodlný

🇸🇰 nepohodlný

🇨🇳 令人不适的

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 ыңғайсыз

🇬🇪 არამყუდრო

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 incómodo

Etymology

The word 'discomforting' is derived from the verb 'discomfort' which originated in the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates the reversal or removal of comfort, leading to a sense of unease or awkwardness. Over time, 'discomforting' has come to be used to describe situations, feelings, or appearances that cause discomfort or unease.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,272, 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.