Discomfort

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

Definitions of discomfort

noun a state of being physically or mentally uncomfortable or uneasy

Example Sentences

A1 I feel discomfort when I wear tight shoes.

A2 The uncomfortable chair caused me discomfort during the meeting.

B1 The long flight resulted in discomfort in my back.

B2 The sudden change in temperature caused discomfort in my chest.

C1 The discomfort of not knowing the outcome was unbearable.

C2 The discomfort of being in a room full of strangers made her anxious.

Examples of discomfort in a Sentence

formal The patient reported feeling discomfort in their chest after the surgery.

informal I always feel a bit of discomfort when I have to speak in front of a large group.

slang I can't stand wearing these shoes, they give me major discomfort.

figurative His constant lies caused a great deal of discomfort among his friends.

Grammatical Forms of discomfort

past tense

discomforted

plural

discomforts

comparative

more discomforting

superlative

most discomforting

present tense

discomforts

future tense

will discomfort

perfect tense

has discomforted

continuous tense

is discomforting

singular

discomfort

positive degree

discomforting

infinitive

to discomfort

gerund

discomforting

participle

discomforted

Origin and Evolution of discomfort

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'discomfort' originated from Old French 'desconforter' which meant to discourage or dishearten.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'discomfort' evolved to signify a feeling of unease, distress, or physical pain, rather than just emotional discouragement.