discomfort

noun
UK: /dɪsˈkʌm.fət/
US: /dɪsˈkʌm.fɚt/

  1. A feeling of being physically or mentally uneasy; a lack of comfort.

    1. This chair causes me discomfort.
    2. She felt a growing discomfort about the situation, sensing something was wrong.

  2. A minor pain or physical problem.

    1. I feel some discomfort in my leg.
    2. The patient reported experiencing mild discomfort following the procedure.

Synonyms

unease pain annoyance worry irritate trouble
discomfort transitive-verb

  1. To make someone feel uneasy, worried, or embarrassed.

    1. Crowds discomfort me.
    2. The question about his past seemed to discomfort him, as he avoided eye contact.

  2. To cause physical pain or inconvenience to someone.

    1. The tight shoes discomfort my feet.
    2. The loud noise from the construction site really discomforted the neighbors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discomfort" in English means: A feeling of being physically or mentally uneasy; a lack of comfort., A minor pain or physical problem..

The phonetic transcription of "discomfort" is /dɪsˈkʌm.fət/ in British English and /dɪsˈkʌm.fɚt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discomfort": unease, pain, annoyance, worry, irritate, trouble.

Example usage of "discomfort": "This chair causes me discomfort.". More examples on the page.