📖 Definitions of "Discomfort"
noun
- 1
Mental or bodily distress.
- 2
Something that disturbs one’s comfort; an annoyance.
verb
- 1
To cause annoyance or distress to.
- 2
To discourage; to deject.
🔄 Synonyms of "Discomfort"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| irritationnoun | The state of being irritated. |
| tendernessnoun | A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. |
| sorenessnoun | The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness. |
| uncomfortablenessnoun | Discomfort, especially uneasiness associated with awkwardness, embarrassment, or self-consciousness. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Discomfort"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| comfortnoun | Contentment, ease. |
| comfortablenessnoun | Comfort: the quality or state of being comfortable. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Discomfort"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| uncomfortablenessnoun | Discomfort, especially uneasiness associated with awkwardness, embarrassment, or self-consciousness. |
| irritationnoun | The state of being irritated. |
| sorenessnoun | The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness. |
| tendernessnoun | A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. |
| disquietnoun | Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind |
| uneasenoun | Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern. |
| uneasinessnoun | An anxious state of mind; anxiety. |
| distressnoun | Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature. |
| troublenoun | A distressing or dangerous situation. |
| embarrassmentnoun | A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation. |
| hasslenoun | Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems. |
| nuisancenoun | A minor annoyance or inconvenience. |
| disturbancenoun | The act of disturbing, being disturbed. |
| anxietynoun | An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event. |
| annoyancenoun | (uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated. |
| painnoun | (countable and uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt. |
| shynessnoun | The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions. |
| awkwardnessnoun | The quality of an embarrassing situation. |
| inconveniencenoun | Something that is not convenient, something that bothers. |
| hardshipnoun | Difficulty or trouble; hard times. |
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🏷️ Nouns for "Discomfort"
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