Definitions for discomfort
dɪsˈkʌm fərtdis·com·fort

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

1. discomfort, uncomfortableness(noun)

   the state of being tense and feeling pain

2. discomfort, soreness, irritation(noun)

   an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. discomfort(Noun)

   Mental or bodily distress.

2. discomfort(Noun)

   Something that disturbs one's comfort; an annoyance.

3. discomfort(Verb)

   To cause annoyance or distress.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Discomfort(verb)

   to discourage; to deject

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

2. 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.]

3. Discomfort(verb)

   discouragement

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

4. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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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   Australian

   

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   Indian

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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. Jennifer Shu:

   Luckily, most people recover within a week without problems besides some discomfort/pain in the mouth.

2. Opposing Rossello:

   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.

3. Michael Catalano:

   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.

4. Anatole France:

   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.

5. Gloria Steinem:

   The only thing I can't stand is discomfort.

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