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   discomfort

   /dɪˈskʌmfət/

   noun

   • 1. slight pain: "the patient complained of discomfort in the left calf" Similar painaches and painssorenesstendernessirritationstiffnessmalaiseachetwingepangthrobcramphurtinformal:gyp
   • ▪ a state of unease, worry, or embarrassment: "his remarks caused her discomfort" Similar embarrassmentdiscomfitureuneaseuneasinessabashmentawkwardnessdiscomposureconfusionagitationnervousnessflusterednessperturbationdistressanxietychagrinmortificationshamehumiliationrare:disconcertmentdisconcertion
   • ▪ something that makes a person feel physically uncomfortable: "her neck hurt and her feet ached, but the physical discomforts were the least of her worries" Similar inconveniencedifficultybothernuisancevexationdrawbackdisadvantagetroubleproblemtrialtribulationlack of comfortunpleasantnesshardshipdistressdisbenefitinformal:hassleOpposite comfortluxury

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) feel uneasy, anxious, or embarrassed: "he appeared to be discomforted by the questioning"
   • ▪ make (someone) physically uncomfortable; cause slight pain to: "I am often discomforted at night by pain in the knee joint"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘dishearten’): from Old French desconforter (verb), desconfort (noun), from des- (expressing reversal) + conforter ‘to comfort’ (see comfort).

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   The meaning of DISCOMFORT is mental or physical uneasiness : annoyance. How to use discomfort in a sentence. mental or physical uneasiness : annoyance; distress, grief…

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   Discomfort is a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, collocations and translations of discomfort with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   What is discomfort?

   • Definition of discomfort noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable You will experience some minor discomfort during the treatment. Not eating late at night should help to relieve the discomfort. You may experience some slight discomfort after the operation.

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   Is discomfort a noun or noun?

   • Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. Discomfort is the feeling of irritation, soreness, or pain that, though not severe, is annoying. Every year, people who get a cold or the flu experience a few days of discomfort.

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   What does it mean if a person feels discomfort?

   • 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. Discomfort is a feeling of worry caused by shame or embarrassment.

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   What does it mean if a person feels uncomfortable?

   • 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. Discomforts are conditions which cause you to feel physically uncomfortable. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What does desconforto mean?

   • desconforto, desconforto [masculine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DISCOMFORT definition: 1. a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this: 2. a….

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   What does discomfit mean?

   • To discomfit is to embarrass someone. Say it with a Southern accent while sipping sweet tea. Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. Discomfort is the feeling of irritation, soreness, or pain that, though not severe, is annoying.

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   Discomfort is a feeling of pain, worry, or uneasiness in a part of your body or a situation. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, synonyms, and related terms with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Discomfort is the feeling of irritation, soreness, or pain that, though not severe, is annoying. Every year, people who get a cold or the flu experience a few days of discomfort.

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   Discomfort is a noun that means slight pain, the feeling of being slightly embarrassed or anxious, or a physically uncomfortable situation. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.

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