discomfortnoun [ C or U ]
uk/dɪˈskʌm.fət/us/dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/C1 a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this:
You may feel a little discomfort for a few days after the operation.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Anxiety and worry - general words
- agitation
- angst
- anxiety
- apprehension
- consternation
- discomfit
- disquiet
- misgiving
- nerve
- overwork
- panic attack
- perturbation
- preoccupation
- restive
- skittish
- strain
- trepidation
- uneasiness
- vexation
- yip
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