Discomforting: meaning, definitions and examples

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discomforting

[ dɪsˈkʌmfərtɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.