discomfort
11discomfort — {{11}}discomfort (n.) mid 14c., from O.Fr. desconfort (12c.), from desconforter (v.), from des (see DIS (Cf. dis )) + conforter (see COMFORT (Cf. comfort) (v.)). {{12}}discomfort (v.) c.1300, to deprive of courage, from O.Fr. desconforter; see… …
12discomfort — UK [dɪsˈkʌmfə(r)t] / US [dɪsˈkʌmfərt] noun Word forms discomfort : singular discomfort plural discomforts 1) [uncountable] a feeling of slight pain abdominal discomfort in my lower back 2) [uncountable] a feeling of being embarrassed His… …
13discomfort — 1. noun 1) abdominal discomfort Syn: pain, aches and pains, soreness, tenderness, irritation, stiffness; ache, twinge, pang, throb, cramp 2) the discomforts of life at sea Syn …
14discomfort — discomfit, discomfort Discomfit in current English means ‘to thwart the plans of’ (its original meaning) or ‘to embarrass or disconcert’. In its weaker second meaning, in which it occurs most often in the form discomfited, it overlaps with the… …
15discomfort — dis|com|fort [dısˈkʌmfət US ərt] n 1.) [U] a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable ▪ If the exercise causes discomfort, stop immediately. 2.) [U] a feeling of embarrassment, shame, or worry ▪ To her discomfort, he laughed. 3 …
16discomfort — dis|com|fort [ dıs kʌmfərt ] noun 1. ) uncount a feeling of slight pain: abdominal discomfort 2. ) uncount a feeling of being embarrassed: His behavior caused us great discomfort and annoyance. 3. ) count something that makes you feel slightly… …
17discomfort — noun 1 (U) a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable: You may experience some discomfort for a few days after the operation. 2 (U) a feeling of embarrassment, shame, or slight worry (+ at): Paul s discomfort at facing… …
18discomfort — noun 1) discomfort caused by indigestion Syn: pain, aches and pains, soreness, aching, twinge, pang, throb, cramp 2) the discomforts of life at sea Syn: inconvenience, difficulty, p …
19discomfort — n. & v. n. 1 a a lack of ease; slight pain (tight collar caused discomfort). b mental uneasiness (his presence caused her discomfort). 2 a lack of comfort. v.tr. make uneasy. Etymology: ME f. OF desconfort(er) (as DIS , COMFORT) …
20discomfort — See discomfort, discomfit, discomfiture …
