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   discomfort

   /dɪˈskʌmfət/

   noun

   • 1. slight pain: "the patient complained of discomfort in the left calf" Similar painaches and painssorenesstendernessirritationstiffnessmalaiseachetwingepangthrobcramphurtinformal:gyp
   • ▪ a state of unease, worry, or embarrassment: "his remarks caused her discomfort" Similar embarrassmentdiscomfitureuneaseuneasinessabashmentawkwardnessdiscomposureconfusionagitationnervousnessflusterednessperturbationdistressanxietychagrinmortificationshamehumiliationrare:disconcertmentdisconcertion
   • ▪ something that makes a person feel physically uncomfortable: "her neck hurt and her feet ached, but the physical discomforts were the least of her worries" Similar inconveniencedifficultybothernuisancevexationdrawbackdisadvantagetroubleproblemtrialtribulationlack of comfortunpleasantnesshardshipdistressdisbenefitinformal:hassleOpposite comfortluxury

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) feel uneasy, anxious, or embarrassed: "he appeared to be discomforted by the questioning"
   • ▪ make (someone) physically uncomfortable; cause slight pain to: "I am often discomforted at night by pain in the knee joint"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘dishearten’): from Old French desconforter (verb), desconfort (noun), from des- (expressing reversal) + conforter ‘to comfort’ (see comfort).

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   What is discomfort noun?

   • [countable] something that makes you feel uncomfortable or causes you a slight feeling of pain Definition of discomfort noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean if a person feels discomfort?

   • Discomfort is a painful feeling in part of your body when you have been hurt slightly or when you have been uncomfortable for a long time. She carried her left arm at an awkward angle, as if it were causing her discomfort. Steve had some discomfort, but no real pain. Discomfort is a feeling of worry caused by shame or embarrassment.

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   What does desconfort mean?

   • n. 1. Mental or bodily distress. 2. Something that disturbs one's comfort; an annoyance. To make uncomfortable; distress. [Middle English, from Old French desconfort, from desconforter, to discourage : des-, dis- + conforter, to strengthen; see comfort .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does it mean if a person doesn't feel comfortable?

   • an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain. anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort. to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uncomfortable or uneasy.

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   What does discomfit mean?

   • To discomfit is to embarrass someone. Say it with a Southern accent while sipping sweet tea. Discomfort is a noun meaning uncomfortable, like the feeling you get when you realize you put salt instead of sugar in Mama's tea. Continue reading... Discomfort is the feeling of irritation, soreness, or pain that, though not severe, is annoying.

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   What does pain mean in English?

   • 1. an absence of comfort or ease; hardship or mild pain. 2. to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uneasy. [1300–50; Middle English: to discourage, pain < Anglo-French descomforter to sadden, grieve.] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   Discomfort is a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, collocations and usage of discomfort with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     DISCOMFORT meaning: 1. a feeling of being uncomfortable...

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     DISCOMFORT definicja: 1. a feeling of being uncomfortable...

   • Discomfort in Spanish

     DISCOMFORT translate: malestar, malestar [masculine],...

   • Discomfort in French

     discomfort translate: gêne [feminine], sensation [feminine]...

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     discomfort translate: 가벼운 통증, 불편함. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Japanese

     DISCOMFORT translate: ちょっとした痛み, 不快（感）, 不快（ふかい）, 不安（ふあん）....

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   Discomfort is a noun or verb that means mental or physical uneasiness or annoyance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of discomfort from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Discomfort is the feeling of irritation, soreness, or pain that, though not severe, is annoying. Every year, people who get a cold or the flu experience a few days of discomfort.

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   Discomfort definition: an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.. See examples of DISCOMFORT used in a sentence.

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   Discomfort is a feeling of pain, worry, or uneasiness in a part of your body or your mind. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation, and related terms.

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   Discomfort is a feeling of slight pain or of being physically or emotionally uncomfortable. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and find out its synonyms and related words.

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   Discomfort is a noun that means physical or mental distress, or something that disturbs one's comfort. It can also be a verb that means to make uncomfortable or uneasy. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.