discomfort
[ dis-kuhm-fert ]
/ dɪsˈkʌm fərt /
noun
an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
anything that is disturbing to or interferes with comfort.
verb (used with object)
to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uncomfortable or uneasy.
Origin of discomfort
OTHER WORDS FROM discomfort
dis·com·fort·a·ble [dis-kuhm-fer-tuh-buh l, -kuhmf-tuh-] /dɪsˈkʌm fər tə bəl, -ˈkʌmf tə-/, adjective dis·com·fort·ing·ly, adverbWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discomfort
discomfit discomfortWords nearby discomfort
discoloration,
discolour,
discombobulate,
discomfit,
discomfiture,
discomfort,
discomfortable,
discommend,
discommode,
discommodity,
discommon
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British Dictionary definitions for discomforting
discomfort
/ (dɪsˈkʌmfət) /
noun
an inconvenience, distress, or mild pain
something that disturbs or deprives of ease
verb
(tr)
to make uncomfortable or uneasy