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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How to pronounce discomfort?

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   Daniel

   British

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   Australian

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   Australian

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   Indian

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How to say discomfort in sign language?

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. Tamara Duker Freuman:

   But there's this popular idea that if you feel bloated or have a lot of gas, that you are over-represented by the' bad' disease-causing bacteria and have too little of the' good' bacteria... and that there is some sort of imbalance causing you to have excess gas or discomfort or constipation.

2. Emmanuel Puskarczyk:

   Each case is different. We see injection marks, but some people don't have symptoms. When potential victims have symptoms like discomfort or black holes (in their memory), they are not specific.

3. 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.

4. American Indian:

   Despite the discomfort that may arise on the giver of feedback’s side, it’s necessary for the growth and development of students. You’re hurting that student from becoming a better student on that rotation, not giving them that situational awareness that they need, that’s what ends up happening with students of color. No one tells them, and it seems as if it’s a pattern, then by the end of the rotation, it becomes, ‘Well, you’ve made so many mistakes, so we should just dismiss you [for resident trainees] or we can’t give you honors or high pass [for medical students].’.

5. Shine Lawyers:

   Mr. Taylor asked the cabin crew on numerous occasions if he could sit in another passenger’s seat, or sit on one of the crew seats, or sit in the aisle or even to sit on the toilet seat to alleviate the pain and discomfort that he was suffering from.

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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
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=discomfort