discomfort (Meaning)
discomfort (n)
the state of being tense and feeling pain
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
discomfort (v. t.)
To discourage; to deject.
To destroy or disturb the comfort of; to deprive o/ quiet enjoyment; to make uneasy; to pain; as, a smoky chimney discomforts a family.
Discouragement.
Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discomfort
Synonyms:
- disconcert
- harass
- dishearten
- mortify
- jar
- fret
- harry
- abash
- faze
- alarum
- chivy
- nettle
- shake up
- nonplus
- unnerve
- frazzle
- get
- put out
- hagride
- rile
- daunt
- grate
- discourage
- peeve
- discomfit
- vex
- irk
- chivvy
- discountenance
- chafe
- bedevil
- put off
- dispirit
- confound
- pique
- fluster
- demoralize
- pester
- gall
Antonyms:
discomfort Sentence Examples
- The tight shoes caused her significant discomfort during the long walk.
- The student felt discomfort when the teacher called on him to answer a question in front of the class.
- The passenger experienced discomfort during the turbulent flight.
- The injured athlete endured discomfort during the rehabilitation process.
- The dentist's office emitted an unpleasant odor that caused discomfort to the patients.
- The uncomfortable seat in the theater made it difficult to enjoy the movie.
- The hot and humid weather created discomfort for the people in the park.
- The loud music at the concert caused discomfort to some of the audience members.
- The itchy rash caused discomfort and irritation to the patient.
- The awkward social gathering caused discomfort to the introverted individual.
FAQs About the word discomfort
the state of being tense and feeling pain, an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distressTo discourage; to deject., To destroy or disturb the comfor
concern, worry, unsettle, plague, distress, disquiet, distract, anger, alarm, upset
assuage, alleviate, soothe, alleviate, quiet, allay, compose, allay, calm, assuage
The tight shoes caused her significant discomfort during the long walk.
The student felt discomfort when the teacher called on him to answer a question in front of the class.
The passenger experienced discomfort during the turbulent flight.
The injured athlete endured discomfort during the rehabilitation process.
