Definitions for discomfort
dɪsˈkʌm fərtdis·com·fort

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. discomfort, uncomfortablenessnoun

   the state of being tense and feeling pain

2. discomfort, soreness, irritationnoun

   an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. discomfortnoun

   Mental or bodily distress.

2. discomfortnoun

   Something that disturbs one's comfort; an annoyance.

3. discomfortverb

   To cause annoyance or distress.

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1. Discomfortverb

   to discourage; to deject

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

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

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

3. Discomfortverb

   discouragement

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

4. Discomfortverb

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

   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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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. Jonathan Greechan:

   One trait we look for in our applicants is their openness to risk, their ability to learn a new rule and apply it to new problems. Discomfort should become your new normal.

2. Darren Huston:

   Whomever conquers friendship conquers discomfort

3. John Amanam:

   I became emotional about amputees, they had this feeling of discomfort whenever they were around other people. I saw it as a challenge. If I could give back or solve this need, it would go a long way to ease that emotional trauma and loss of confidence.

4. Anuj Somany:

   If it causes discomfort anyhow to the ordinary people, then it can't be in the interest of the general public.

5. EMEASOBA GEORGE:

   Every difficulty is designed to discomfort you just for a while. But, afterwards and eventually it will comfort you. ~Emeasoba George

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