Discomfort — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt/

Meaning & Definition of Discomfort

Discomfort (noun)

  1. mental or physical uneasiness, annoyance
  2. distress, grief

Discomfort (verb)

  1. to make uncomfortable or uneasy
  2. dismay

Discomfort (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

    "the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least"

    similar: agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, disturb, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
    related: aggravate, anger, annoy, bug, chafe, chivy, exasperate, fret, gall, get, grate, harass, harry, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pester, pique, put off, put out, rile, vex, bedevil, haunt, plague, abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, jar, mortify, nonplus, rattle, shake up, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, unnerve
    opposite: calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize
    near: allay, alleviate, assuage, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate

Discomfort (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in distress, uneasiness

    similar: agitation, bother, chagrin, discomposure, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, upset, abashment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, embarrassment, fluster, mortification, disgrace, ignominy, shame, debasement, degradation, humiliation, humble pie
    opposite: aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession

  2. as in inconvenience, annoyance

    similar: annoyance, inconvenience, nuisance, challenge, complication, difficulty, grief, grievance, hardship, rigor, acid test, litmus test, adversity, affliction, asperity, misadventure, mischance, misfortune, mishap, privation, tragedy, tribulation, trouble, vicissitude, woe, baptism, initiation, cross, crucible, fire, gauntlet, ordeal, trial

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Discomfort

The most common words with a similar meaning to Discomfort:

agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, disturb, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry, agitation, chagrin, discomposure, disturbance, perturbation, unease, uneasiness, abashment, confusion, discomfiture, disconcertment, embarrassment, fluster, mortification

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Discomfort

Words with the opposite meaning of Discomfort:

calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize, aplomb, assurance, composure, confidence, coolness, equanimity, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-possession

Related Words for Discomfort

aggravate, anger, annoy, bug, chafe, chivy, exasperate, fret, gall, get, grate, harass, harry, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pester, pique, put off, put out, rile, vex, bedevil, haunt, plague, abash, confound, confuse, discomfit

Near Antonyms of Discomfort

allay, alleviate, assuage, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate

Word Forms of Discomfort

Inflections: discomforted, discomforting, discomforts

Derived words: discomfortable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Discomfort

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

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Discomfort

What does "Discomfort" mean?

"Discomfort" means mental or physical uneasiness, annoyance. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: mental or physical uneasiness, annoyance. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Discomfort"?

Other words for "Discomfort" include agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discompose and dismay. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Discomfort" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Discomfort"?

There are 125 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Discomfort". Common alternatives include agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discompose, dismay, disquiet and distemper.

What is the opposite of "Discomfort"?

Antonyms of "Discomfort" include calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize, aplomb and assurance. Near antonyms include allay, alleviate, assuage and appease.

How do you use "Discomfort" in a sentence?

Examples of "Discomfort" in a sentence: "the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least".

Is "Discomfort" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Discomfort" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Discomfort"?

"Discomfort" is pronounced /dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt/.

What is the origin of the word "Discomfort"?

"Discomfort" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort. First known use: 14th century.