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dis·com·fort

discomfort

 
 
pronunciation:
dIs kuhm frt
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part of speech: noun
definition: If you feel discomfort, you feel something close to pain or distress. You don't feel good in some way. Something hurts a bit or feels wrong. If you feel emotional discomfort, you might feel anxious, worried, ashamed, or embarrassed.
Mr. Harris still feels some discomfort after his knee operation.The question embarrassed Carl, and he felt discomfort having to answer it in front of the other kids.
synonyms:
distress, pain, uneasiness
antonyms:
comfort
similar words:
annoyance, anxiety, worry
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