discomfort
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transitive verb \dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt\Definition of DISCOMFORT
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archaic : dismay 1
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: to make uncomfortable or uneasy
— dis·com·fort·able \-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl, -ˈkəm(p)f-tər-bəl\ adjective
Examples of DISCOMFORT
- <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
Related to DISCOMFORT
- Synonyms
- agitate, ail, alarm (also alarum), bother, concern, derail, disturb, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
- Antonyms
- calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
2discomfort
nounDefinition of DISCOMFORT
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: mental or physical uneasiness : annoyance
See Examples of DISCOMFORT
- The patient is still experiencing some discomfort.
- These new developments are being watched with discomfort by many of our allies.
First Known Use of DISCOMFORT
14th century
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