Discomfort

/dɪskˈʌmfət/

/dɪˈskəmfɝt/

[noun]

Discomfort

[NOUN]

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

synonyms : uncomfortableness

antonyms : comfort

an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

synonyms : irritation

soreness

Examples

1. Gum inflammation can cause discomfort and sensitivity.

2. As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort.

3. She stepped on a pebble, causing discomfort in her heel.

4. Though people tried to help, they could never fully grasp the complexities of her circumstances, for only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches and where the most discomfort lies.

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