Definitions for discomfort
dɪsˈkʌm fərtdis·com·fort

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. discomfort, uncomfortablenessnoun

   the state of being tense and feeling pain

2. discomfort, soreness, irritationnoun

   an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. discomfortnoun

   Mental or bodily distress.

2. discomfortnoun

   Something that disturbs one's comfort; an annoyance.

3. discomfortverb

   To cause annoyance or distress.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discomfortnoun

   Uneasiness; sorrow; melancholy; gloom.

   Etymology: dis and comfort.

   This himself did foresee, and therefore armed his church, to the end they might sustain it without discomfort. Richard Hooker.

   Discomfort guides my tongue,
   And bids me speak of nothing but despair. William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

   In solitude there is not only discomfort, but weakness also. Sou.

2. To Discomfortverb

   To grieve; to sadden; to deject.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   Her champion went away discomforted as much as discomfited. Philip Sidney.

   His funeral shall not be in our camp,
   Lest it discomfort us. William Shakespeare, Julius Cæsar.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discomfort

   Comfort (or being comfortable) is a sense of physical or psychological ease, often characterized as a lack of hardship. Persons who are lacking in comfort are uncomfortable, or experiencing discomfort. A degree of psychological comfort can be achieved by recreating experiences that are associated with pleasant memories, such as engaging in familiar activities, maintaining the presence of familiar objects, and consumption of comfort foods. Comfort is a particular concern in health care, as providing comfort to the sick and injured is one goal of healthcare, and can facilitate recovery. Persons who are surrounded with things that provide psychological comfort may be described as being "in their comfort zone". Because of the personal nature of positive associations, psychological comfort is highly subjective.The use of "comfort" as a verb generally implies that the subject is in a state of pain, suffering or affliction, and requires alleviation from that state. Where the term is used to describe the support given to someone who has experienced a tragedy, the word is synonymous with consolation or solace. However, comfort is used much more broadly, as one can provide physical comfort to someone who is not in a position to be uncomfortable. For example, a person might sit in a chair without discomfort, but still find the addition of a pillow to the chair to increase their feeling of comfort. Something that provides this type of comfort, which does not seek to relieve hardship, can also be referred to as being "comfy".

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1. discomfort

   Discomfort is a state of mild pain or physical distress, unease, or feeling of unpleasantness mentally or physically, often caused by an annoyance, inconvenience, or a departure from one's comfort zone. It may range from minor irritations to severe distress.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discomfortverb

   to discourage; to deject

2. Discomfortverb

   to destroy or disturb the comfort of; to deprive o/ quiet enjoyment; to make uneasy; to pain; as, a smoky chimney discomforts a family

3. Discomfortverb

   discouragement

4. Discomfortverb

   want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow

5. Etymology: [OF. desconforter, F. dconforter, to discourage; pref. des- (L dis-) + conforter. See Comfort.]

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1. Discomfort

   A feeling of mental or physical uneasiness, pain, or distress.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discomfort

   dis-kum′furt, n. want of comfort: uneasiness: pain.—v.t. to deprive of comfort: to make uneasy: to pain: to grieve.—adj. Discom′fortable, causing discomfort: uncomfortable. [O. Fr. desconforter—des, apart, conforter, to comfort.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of discomfort in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of discomfort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of discomfort in a Sentence

1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

   Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

2. Mayor Ginger Nelson:

   We've used the tagline,' I'll wear one for you, if you'll wear one for me' because truly it is a new form of citizenship that you would consider others and the needs of others above your own comfort, whether that's vanity of not wearing a mask or even just the discomfort of having your nose and mouth covered, i think the people in Amarillo know that stopping the spread of this disease most depends on the choices we make as individuals.

3. John Weaver:

   To the men I made uncomfortable through my messages that I viewed as consensual mutual conversations at the time: I am truly sorry, they were inappropriate and it was because of my failings that this discomfort was brought on you.

4. Amy Schumer:

   When you're pregnant, like I am, and you wan na put your socks on, it's easy. First, the left foot, okay a little discomfort but not really a problem... then the right foot.

5. Russell Buhr:

   These chemicals are not intended to lead to permanent issues, but more immediate discomfort. However, being hit in the eye by the canisters could result in corneal scarring that could lead to temporary or permanent vision loss.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discomfort
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discomfort
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=discomfort
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discomfort
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=discomfort
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=discomfort