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discomfort

(dɪskʌmfəʳt)
Word forms: plural discomforts
1. uncountable noun
Discomfort is a painful feeling in part of your body when you have been hurt slightly or when you have been uncomfortable for a long time.
She carried her left arm at an awkward angle, as if it were causing her discomfort.
Steve had some discomfort, but no real pain.
Synonyms: pain, suffering, hurt, smarting More Synonyms of discomfort
2. uncountable noun
Discomfort is a feeling of worry caused by shame or embarrassment.
He sniffed, fidgeting in discomfort, uneasy at the suggestion.
She hears the discomfort in his voice.
Synonyms: uneasiness, worry, anxiety, doubt More Synonyms of discomfort
3. countable noun
Discomforts are conditions which cause you to feel physically uncomfortable.
...the discomforts of camping. [+ of]
More Synonyms of discomfort

discomfort in British English

(dɪsˈkʌmfət)
noun
1. 
an inconvenience, distress, or mild pain
2. 
something that disturbs or deprives of ease
verb
3. (transitive)
to make uncomfortable or uneasy

discomfort in American English

(dɪsˈkʌmfərt; ˈdɪsˈkʌmfərt)
noun
1. 
lack of comfort; uneasiness; inconvenience
2. 
anything causing this
verb transitive
3. 
to cause discomfort to; distress
Word origin
ME < OFr desconfort < desconforter, to discourage: see di-1 & comfort

Examples of 'discomfort' in a sentence
discomfort

They don't dig in or cause any discomfort and they are adjustable.
The Sun (2017)
Most people sail through the test with 80 per cent saying that they felt no pain and at worst mild discomfort.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This means that sensory experiences that are not unpleasant or dangerous are experienced as discomfort or pain.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They endured danger and discomfort thousands of miles from their loved ones.
The Sun (2015)
You should only feel slight discomfort and in some cases be able to extend the stretch.
The Sun (2011)
The most notable thing was just how much discomfort and displacement is involved.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You feel mild discomfort for about a week.
The Sun (2013)
 Part of her discomfort was simple pain.
Tepper, Sheri S. A Plague of Angels (1993)
Then something tips and discomfort is pain.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We therefore decided to suffer the discomfort and wait our turn.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We do very much regret the incident and the discomfort caused.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And when he got kicked there again he still has a feeling of discomfort.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He was in too much discomfort and pain.
The Sun (2015)
From the outset the enterprise was fraught with danger and discomfort.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
Yet in times of stress they feel chest discomfort.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
Each morning begins with an assessment of how much discomfort she is in.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She was given antibiotics and was told to suck ice to ease her discomfort.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Thereafter, she was in great discomfort.
Paul Preston DOVES OF WAR: Four Women of Spain (2002)
In time, the scars usually become less obvious and any discomfort should fade away.
The Sun (2011)
If you enjoy watching me go through great discomfort for day after agonising day, tune in.
The Sun (2014)
THIS is a serious injury that can give real discomfort.
The Sun (2013)
We all feel better for doing exercise, yet we seem to forget those sensations and focus on the discomfort and time spent doing it.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
discomfort

British English: discomfort NOUN
Discomfort is a painful feeling in part of your body when you have been hurt slightly or when you have been uncomfortable for a long time.
She carried her left arm at an awkward angle, as if it were causing her discomfort.
  • American English: discomfort
  • Brazilian Portuguese: desconforto
  • Chinese: 不舒服
  • European Spanish: malestar
  • French: gêne
  • German: Beschwerden
  • Italian: dolore
  • Japanese: 不快感
  • Korean: 불편
  • European Portuguese: desconforto
  • Latin American Spanish: malestar

Chinese translation of 'discomfort'

discomfort

(dɪsˈkʌmfət)

n (u)

  1. (in body) 不舒服 (bù shūfu)
  2. (= unease) 不安 (bù'àn)

Derived Forms

discomforts n pl 不舒服的事 (bù shūfu de shì)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a mild pain
She suffered some discomfort, but no real pain.
Synonyms
pain
the fall has left him in a lot of pain
suffering
It has caused terrible suffering to animals.
hurt
I was full of jealousy and hurt.
smarting
ache
You feel nausea and aches in your muscles.
throbbing
irritation
tenderness
There is still some tenderness on his lower leg.
pang
pangs of hunger
malaise
She complained of depression, headaches and malaise.
twinge
soreness
Opposites
ease
,
comfort
2 (noun) 
Definition
a feeling of worry or embarrassment
She heard the discomfort in his voice as he reluctantly agreed.
Synonyms
uneasiness
I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again.
worry
His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.
anxiety
His voice was full of anxiety.
doubt
Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
alarm
The news was greeted with alarm by MPs.
distress
Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.
suspicion
Our culture harbours deep suspicions of big-time industry.
apprehension
It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.
misgiving
She had some misgivings about what she was about to do.
nervousness
I smiled in an attempt to hide my nervousness.
disquiet
There is growing public disquiet.
agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
qualms
trepidation (formal)
It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect.
perturbation
apprehensiveness
dubiety
inquietude
Opposites
ease
,
reassurance
,
solace
3 (noun) 
the hazards and discomforts of primitive continental travel
Synonyms
inconvenience
We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the repairs.
trouble
You've caused a lot of trouble.
difficulty
The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme.
bother
Most men hate the bother of shaving.
hardship
Many people are suffering economic hardship.
irritation
Don't allow a minor irritation to mar your ambitions.
hassle (informal)
I don't think it's worth the money or the hassle.
nuisance
He can be a bit of a nuisance when he's drunk.
It's a real nuisance having to pick up the kids from school every day.
uphill (South Africa)
This job has been a real uphill.
annoyance
To her annoyance the stranger did not go away.
awkwardness
It was a moment of some awkwardness in our relationship.
unpleasantness
vexation
the tribulations and vexations we have to put up with
(verb) 
World leaders will have been greatly discomforted by these events.
Synonyms
make uncomfortable
worry
‘Why didn't you tell us?’ – ‘Didn't want to worry you.’
trouble
Is anything troubling you?
shake
The news of his escape had shaken them all.
alarm
We could not see what had alarmed him.
disturb
He had been disturbed by the news of the attack.
distress
I did not want to frighten or distress her.
unsettle
The presence of the two police officers unsettled her.
ruffle
My refusal to let him ruffle me infuriated him.
unnerve
disquiet
She was obviously disquieted by the experience.
perturb
He didn't seem to be perturbed by the news.
discomfit
She will be discomfited by the dismissal of her plan.
discompose
Opposites
ease
,
comfort
,
reassure
,
soothe
,
alleviate
,
solace
,
assuage

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ache
Definition
a continuous dull pain
You feel nausea and aches in your muscles.
Synonyms
pain,
discomfort,
suffering,
hurt,
smart,
smarting,
cramp,
throb,
throbbing,
irritation,
tenderness,
pounding,
spasm,
pang,
twinge,
soreness,
throe (rare)
in the sense of agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
Synonyms
turmoil,
worry,
trouble,
upset,
alarm,
confusion,
excitement,
disturbance,
distraction,
upheaval,
stimulation,
flurry,
outcry,
clamour,
arousal,
ferment,
disquiet,
commotion,
fluster,
lather (informal),
incitement,
tumult,
discomposure,
tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal)
in the sense of alarm
Definition
fear aroused by awareness of danger
The news was greeted with alarm by MPs.
Synonyms
fear,
horror,
panic,
anxiety,
distress,
terror,
dread,
dismay,
fright,
unease,
apprehension,
nervousness,
consternation,
trepidation (formal),
uneasiness

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