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. Benjamin W. Decker:

   Regardless of your exact posture, the goal is to be focused on the meditation itself, not allowing any discomfort or distractions to pull your mental attention away from your focus on listening to the Holy Spirit's voice.

2. Ozzy Osbourne:

   Im not back to 100%. Im about 75% there, spine surgery is bad news ... Ive been in such a bad state with pain. Im still having a lot of pain. Nothing like it was -- there was a point I was telling to Sharon the other day, I was convinced that I was dying. I was in that much discomfort and pain and misery. I thought they were all hiding it from me.

3. Imam Ali-Ibn-Abi-Talib, Nahjul Balgha (Peak of Eloquence), saying no. 2:

   2. He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.

4. Suzanne Steinbaum:

   If you’re exercising and you have symptoms of chest discomfort, not just shortness of breath, but real difficulty getting air in, stop. If you don’t recover quickly and it happens again, go see your doctor.

5. Karen Ansel:

   As a result, lactose, the sugar in milk, travels intact throughout your digestive system, pulling water into your gut, causing gas, bloating, and lots of discomfort.

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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