discomfort

CEFRB1

/dɪsˈkʌmfət/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling of slight pain or physical unease.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Something that disturbs one’s comfort; an annoyance.

Examples

  • Have you been feeling a bit of discomfort lately?

  • To avoid injury or discomfort, be sure that the vagina is lubricated before intercourse.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To cause annoyance or distress to.

  2. Mental or bodily distress.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To discourage; to deject.

More examples

In context

  • Tom hasn't complained of any discomfort.

  • His funeral shall not be in our camp, Lest it discomfort us.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English discomforten, from Anglo-Norman descomforter, equivalent to dis- + comfort.