Discomfort (Noun)
Meaning 1
An uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The state of being tense and feeling pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's discomfort was evident as she shifted uncomfortably in her hospital bed, trying to alleviate the pain in her back.
- After a few hours of hiking, Sarah began to feel discomfort in her knees, which made every step a struggle.
- The tight shoes caused her feet to ache with discomfort, making her wish she had worn something more comfortable.
- The discomfort in his jaw was a constant reminder of the dental work he needed to have done.
- The woman's discomfort was palpable as she tried to explain her symptoms to the doctor, wincing in pain with every movement.