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discomfort

dis·com·fort
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fert]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fərt/
    • /dɪˈskʌm.fət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fert]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fərt/

Definitions of discomfort word

  • noun discomfort an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain. 1
  • noun discomfort anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort. 1
  • verb with object discomfort to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uncomfortable or uneasy. 1
  • noun discomfort Lack of physical comfort. 1
  • noun discomfort physical 1
  • noun discomfort sth causing discomfort 1

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Origin of discomfort

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (v.) Middle English discomforten to discourage, pain < Anglo-French descomforter to sadden, grieve; see dis-1, comfort; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, derivative of v.

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Discomfort

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

discomfort popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

discomfort usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for discomfort

verb discomfort

  • nettle — any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs. Compare nettle family.
  • disquiet — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.
  • upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
  • distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • discomfit — to confuse and deject; disconcert: to be discomfited by a question.

noun discomfort

  • ache — If you ache or a part of your body aches, you feel a steady, fairly strong pain.
  • pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
  • soreness — physically painful or sensitive, as a wound, hurt, or diseased part: a sore arm.
  • tenderness — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
  • irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.

Antonyms for discomfort

verb discomfort

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • alleviate — If you alleviate pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition, you make it less intense or severe.
  • comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.

noun discomfort

  • advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
  • assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
  • blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.

Top questions with discomfort

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