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Discommoding: meaning, definitions and examples

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discommoding

 

[ dɪsˈkɒməˌdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

causing inconvenience

Discommoding refers to the act of causing inconvenience or discomfort to someone. It is often used in contexts where someone's plans or activities are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. The term highlights the impact of such disruptions on an individual's comfort or ease. While it may not be frequently used in everyday conversation, it serves to convey a certain formality in discussing inconveniences caused to others.

Synonyms

disrupting, inconveniencing, troubling

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected delay discommoded many travelers.
  • His loud music was discommoding to the neighbors.
  • The construction work discommoded the local businesses.
  • I apologize for discommoding you with my request.
  • The change in schedule discommoded the whole team.

Translations

Translations of the word "discommoding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomodando

🇮🇳 असुविधा देना

🇩🇪 stören

🇮🇩 mengganggu

🇺🇦 незручність

🇵🇱 niepokoić

🇯🇵 迷惑をかける

🇫🇷 déranger

🇪🇸 incomodar

🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek

🇰🇷 불편을 끼치다

🇸🇦 إزعاج

🇨🇿 obtěžovat

🇸🇰 znepríjemňovať

🇨🇳 打扰

🇸🇮 motiti

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 қиындық туғызу

🇬🇪 დამაბრკოლება

🇦🇿 narahatlıq vermək

🇲🇽 incomodar

Etymology

The word 'discommoding' comes from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' and the word 'commodus' which originates from Latin. The Latin term 'commodus' means 'suitable' or 'convenient', which is connected to comfort and ease. The prefix 'dis-' typically signifies negation or removal of the quality described by the root word. Therefore, 'discommode' implies a removal of comfort or convenience. This term has been used in English since the 17th century, primarily in formal and legal contexts when discussing obligations or the impact of certain actions on others' comfort. Over time, while its usage has declined in casual dialogue, it remains a valuable term in formal writing and discussions regarding social manners and etiquette.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,687, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.