discomfort — a feeling of physical or mental uneasiness, pain, or distress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of physical or mental uneasiness, pain, or distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
Korean meaning: 신체적 또는 정신적 불편함, 고통, 괴로움
Korean pronunciation: 디스**컴**퍼트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's false teeth caused her constant discomfort, especially when eating corn on the cob.
- The interview questions about his salary created obvious discomfort for the candidate.
- She tried to hide her discomfort when her ex-boyfriend showed up at the party with his new girlfriend.
discomfort
NOUN//dɪsˈkʌmfərt//
a feeling of physical or mental uneasiness, pain, or distress
He shifts in the tight airplane seat, feeling growing discomfort during the long flight.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'desconfort'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'dis-'(반대)와 'confortare'(강화하다, 위로하다)의 합성어입니다. 원래 '위로가 없는 상태'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's false teeth caused her constant discomfort, especially when eating corn on the cob.”
“The interview questions about his salary created obvious discomfort for the candidate.”
“She tried to hide her discomfort when her ex-boyfriend showed up at the party with his new girlfriend.”
“The doctor assured me that the discomfort after the procedure was completely normal.”
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