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discomforting

dis·com·fort
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fert]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fərt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuhm-fert]
    • /dɪsˈkʌm fərt/

Definitions of discomforting word

  • noun discomforting an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain. 1
  • noun discomforting anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort. 1
  • verb with object discomforting to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uncomfortable or uneasy. 1
  • noun discomforting Present participle of discomfort. 1
  • adjective discomforting making one uncomfortable or uneasy; disquieting 0
See all 5 definitions of discomforting

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Origin of discomforting

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.

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Parts of speech for Discomforting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Discomforting

discomforting 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.
According to our data about 67% 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.

discomforting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for discomforting

adjective discomforting

  • upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
  • disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
  • troublous — characterized by trouble; unsettled: troublous times.
  • comfortless — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
  • unnerving — to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset: Fear unnerved him.
All 9 Synonyms of discomforting

Antonyms for discomforting

noun discomforting

  • comforting — If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy.
Just one Antonym for discomforting

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