discomfort

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1dis·com·fort

verb \dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt\

Definition of DISCOMFORT

transitive verb
1
archaic : dismay 1
2
: to make uncomfortable or uneasy
dis·com·fort·able \-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)f-tər-bəl\ adjective

Examples of DISCOMFORT

  1. <the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least>

Origin of DISCOMFORT

Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort
First Known Use: 14th century

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