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TOEFL BNC: 6957 COCA: 6452

discomfort

1 discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ noun
plural discomforts
1 discomfort
/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/
noun
plural discomforts
Learner's definition of DISCOMFORT
: an uncomfortable or painful feeling in the body不适;不舒服;轻微的病痛
[noncount]
[count]
[noncount] : a feeling of being somewhat worried, unhappy, etc.不安;不痛快
2 discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ verb
discomforts; discomforted; discomforting
2 discomfort
/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/
verb
discomforts; discomforted; discomforting
Learner's definition of DISCOMFORT
[+ object] formal
: to make (someone) uncomfortable, worried, etc.使不舒服;使不安often used as (be) discomforted常用作(be) discomforted

— discomforting

adjective [more discomforting; most discomforting]
TOEFL BNC: 6957 COCA: 6452

discomfort

1 of 2

noun

1
: mental or physical uneasiness : annoyance
2
archaic : distress, grief

discomfort

2 of 2

verb

dis·​com·​fort dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt How to pronounce discomfort (audio)
discomforted; discomforting; discomforts

transitive verb

1
: to make uncomfortable or uneasy
2
archaic : dismay sense 1
discomfortable
dis-ˈkəm(p)-fər-tə-bəl How to pronounce discomfort (audio)
-ˈkəm(p)f-tər-bəl
adjective

Example Sentences

Noun The patient is still experiencing some discomfort. These new developments are being watched with discomfort by many of our allies. Verb the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Wells, who began a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Friday in his return from lower left side discomfort, never drank coffee until after he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th round of the 2016 draft. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 3 Sep. 2022 But because of discomfort caused by what McVay said was an unrelated issue, Jefferson underwent surgery again. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 INF Miguel Rojas was a late scratch because of right wrist discomfort. Alanis Thames, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Some weeks, Mark doesn’t go either because of the same discomfort that George felt. Dan Gearino, ABC News, 29 July 2022 Hendricks, 32, exited his July 5 start against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings because of right shoulder discomfort. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2022 All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers also is likely to return for the Red Sox after missing three starts because of back discomfort. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 July 2022 Oakland righthander Frankie Montas came out of his July 3 start against Seattle after one inning because of shoulder discomfort. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Our Arthritis Aches & Pain Relief Ointment with active components menthol and camphor was created to allow for maximum absorption, delivering penetrating short-term arthritis pain relief from minor joint discomfort and stiffness. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
Verb
However, some people, including the graphic novel’s author, Art Spiegelman, believe the real reason it was removed was disinterest in or discomfort with Holocaust education on the part of Tennessee lawmakers. Helen Kapstein, The Conversation, 28 July 2022 Making sure your sock fits properly is the best way to avoid blisters or discomfort mid-hike. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022 This week my mind has been on the kinds of books that attempt to deliberately discomfort us by holding up those individual or societal flaws to a kind of scrutiny that is critical, even reaching toward a place of ridicule. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2022 Perhaps only when people are so comfortable together (the actors were roommates at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama) can discomfort be played and transcended so authentically. New York Times, 2 May 2022 And despite my own misgivings about how the medical industry treats us, about how America treats us, my desire to end this by doing the collective good is greater than my skepticism of and discomfort with it. Damon Young, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 As public education becomes an ever-hotter political issue, some governors and school boards have begun banning books and curricula that some concerned citizens find objectionable or believe may cause parents or students discomfort. Peter Weber, The Week, 26 Jan. 2022 The daily spectacle of trading people and separating families had begun to discomfort the urban elite. Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2022 Coach Joe Golding uses a stifling defense that leads the nation in turnover margin to discomfort opponents and take them out of their rhythm. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of discomfort was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 6957 COCA: 6452
discomfort

noun¹

1slight pain輕微的疼痛ADJECTIVE | ... OF DISCOMFORT | VERB + DISCOMFORT | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEacute, considerable, extreme, great, severe極其難受;相當難受;非常不舒服growing越來越不舒服He became conscious of a growing discomfort.他感到越來越不舒服。little, mild, minimal, minor, slight輕微的不適You may experience some slight discomfort after the operation.手術後你會感到稍稍有些不適。obvious明顯的不適bodily, physical身體不適abdominal, chest, etc.腹部、胸部等不適... OF DISCOMFORTamount, degree不適程度VERB + DISCOMFORTcomplain of, experience, feel, get, have, suffer主訴不適;感到不舒服Some of the patients complained of discomfort.其中一些病人主訴有不適感。I didn't have much discomfort after the operation.手術後我並未覺得很不舒服。cause引起不適ease, lessen, minimize, reduce, relieve減輕不適;緩解不適Not eating late at night should help to relieve the discomfort.避免深夜進食應有助於減輕不適。PREPOSITIONin discomfort不舒服He appeared to be in great discomfort.他看上去很難受。with discomfort, without discomfort感到/沒有感到不舒服You should be able to drive without discomfort after about two weeks.大約兩週之後你就可以開車了,不會感到任何不適。PHRASESpain and discomfort, pain or discomfort疼痛與不適;疼痛或不適the discomfort associated with sth由⋯引起的不適the discomfort associated with wearing a wig戴假髮引起的不適
discomfort

noun²

2embarrassment難堪ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCOMFORT | DISCOMFORT + VERB | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgreat非常難堪obvious明顯的難堪growing越來越難堪a little, slight有點兒難堪VERB + DISCOMFORTcause引起不安The revelations caused some discomfort to the president.披露的事件使總統有些尷尬。enjoy幸災樂禍Paula smiled, enjoying her sister's discomfort.看到姐姐難堪的樣子,葆拉幸災樂禍地笑了。notice, sense注意到/覺察到難堪Sensing her discomfort, he apologized for mentioning her boyfriend.覺察到她的不自在,他為提到她的男友道歉。hide隱藏難堪show顯出難堪I tried not to show my discomfort with the situation.我盡量不表露出我對境況的不安。DISCOMFORT + VERBgrow, increase不安加劇PHRASESa sense of discomfort不適感;不安感;感到難堪

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