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- [kuhm-fert]
- /ˈkʌm fərt/
- /ˈkʌm.fət.ləs/
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- [kuhm-fert]
- /ˈkʌm fərt/
Definitions of comfortless word
- verb with object comfortless to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss. 1
- verb with object comfortless to make physically comfortable. 1
- verb with object comfortless Obsolete. to aid; support or encourage. 1
- noun comfortless relief in affliction; consolation; solace: Her presence was a comfort to him. 1
- noun comfortless a feeling of relief or consolation: Her forgiveness afforded him great comfort. 1
- noun comfortless a person or thing that gives consolation: She was a great comfort to him. 1
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Origin of comfortless
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (v.) Middle English comfortien, variant of confortien, conforten < Anglo-French, Old French conforter < Late Latin confortāre to strengthen, equivalent to con- con- + -fortāre verbal derivative of Latin fortis strong; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Comfortless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comfortless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
comfortless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comfortless
adj comfortless
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- discomforting — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
- uncomforting — affording comfort or solace.
adjective comfortless
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
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