plural discomforts
1
: an uncomfortable or painful feeling in the body
The patient is still experiencing some discomfort.
the discomforts of pregnancy
2
: a feeling of being somewhat worried, unhappy, etc.
These new developments are being watched with discomfort by many of our allies.
discomforts; discomforted; discomforting
formal
: to make (someone) uncomfortable, worried, etc.
—often used as (be) discomforted
Some audience members were discomforted by the graphic violence.
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/discomfort. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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