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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'desconfort', a compound of Latin 'dis-' (opposite, negation) and 'confortare' (to strengthen, to comfort). Originally meaning 'lack of comfort' or 'state without consolation'.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, negation) + comfort (ease, consolation). The prefix negates the root, creating a term for the absence or opposite of comfort.
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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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