discomfort
an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort.
to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uncomfortable or uneasy.
Origin of discomfort
1Other words from discomfort
- dis·com·fort·a·ble [dis-kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl, -kuhmf-tuh-], /dɪsˈkʌm fər tə bəl, -ˈkʌmf tə-/, adjective
- dis·com·fort·ing·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with discomfort
- discomfit, discomfort
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How to use discomfort in a sentence
Archaeologists have an uncanny ability to ignore the discomforts and channel the time period and the people they're studying.
This Close: Stories by Jessica Francis Kane A collection of stories that bind together some of the discomforts of modern life.
They are more susceptible to the horrors and discomforts of what they were never brought up to undergo.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonOur forebears travelled the roads from necessity, and saw nothing save unromantic discomforts in their journeyings to and fro.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperOn their perilous journey an attack of measles increased their discomforts.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis Trevithick
Almost indifferent to her discomforts Helen struggled on, mechanically keeping her place in line.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanUnder any other circumstances Helen would have found much in the ride to overcome its discomforts.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur Chapman
British Dictionary definitions for discomfort
/ (dɪsˈkʌmfət) /
an inconvenience, distress, or mild pain
something that disturbs or deprives of ease
(tr) to make uncomfortable or uneasy
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