What does discomfort mean?
Definitions for discomfort
dɪsˈkʌm fərtdis·com·fort
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Princeton's WordNet
discomfort, uncomfortableness(noun)
the state of being tense and feeling pain
discomfort, soreness, irritation(noun)
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
Wiktionary
discomfort(Noun)
Mental or bodily distress.
discomfort(Noun)
Something that disturbs one's comfort; an annoyance.
discomfort(Verb)
To cause annoyance or distress.
Webster Dictionary
Discomfort(verb)
to discourage; to deject
Etymology: [OF. desconforter, F. dconforter, to discourage; pref. des- (L dis-) + conforter. See Comfort.]
Discomfort(verb)
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.]
Discomfort(verb)
discouragement
Etymology: [OF. desconforter, F. dconforter, to discourage; pref. des- (L dis-) + conforter. See Comfort.]
Discomfort(verb)
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.]
Freebase
Discomfort
A feeling of mental or physical uneasiness, pain, or distress.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of discomfort in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of discomfort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of discomfort in a Sentence
Luckily, most people recover within a week without problems besides some discomfort/pain in the mouth.
I know that apologizing is not enough, a significant sector of the population has been protesting for days. I'm aware of the dissatisfaction and discomfort they feel. Only my work will help restore the trust of these sectors.
Richard Simmons was hospitalized on Monday at an undisclosed location in California, after a few days of battling severe indigestion and discomfort while eating, we agreed it was best for him to seek treatment.
One must never lose time in vainly regretting the past or in complaining against the changes which cause us discomfort, for change is the essence of life.
The only thing I can't stand is discomfort.
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