discomfort

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of unease, distress, or uneasiness

  - "She felt a sense of discomfort after eating spicy food."
  - "The patient expressed discomfort during the medical procedure."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkʌmfət/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discomfort
uncomfortable , discomfited , discontented

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Variants

List of all variants of discomfort that leads to same result
discomfort , discomforts , discomfortable , discomforted , discomforting

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Etymology

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From dis- 'opposite' + comfort 'consolation, ease'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'discomfort' was first used in English in the 15th century?

2. Discomfort can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make someone feel uncomfortable or uneasy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. unease: A feeling of anxiety or apprehension, often without an identifiable cause.

2. distress: A state of emotional or physical suffering.

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Culture

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Discomfort is a common human experience and can be depicted in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms,' the protagonist experiences discomfort and unease throughout the novel.

How to Memorize "discomfort"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you're in an uncomfortable position, such as sitting on a hard chair for a long time. Visualize the sensation in your body and the discomfort it causes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discomfort' with situations that make you feel uneasy or uncomfortable, such as public speaking or being in a crowded place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Discomfort is when I feel uneasy and uncomfortable.'

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