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discomfort Definition

dis·com·fort (dis kumfərt, dis-)

noun

  1. lack of comfort; uneasiness; inconvenience
  2. anything causing this

Etymology: ME < OFr desconfort < desconforter, to discourage: see dis- & comfort

transitive verb

to cause discomfort to; distress

discomfort Synonyms

discomfort

n.

discomfort Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • relieve: Applying hot packs or hot moist towels may help relieve discomfort.
  • alleviate: There are several nutrients that can help alleviate the discomfort of hot flushes.
  • ease: Other studies look at whether support groups help ease the discomfort of the patient.
  • minimize: Animals used for the wound healing studies will be given analgesics to minimize discomfort.
  • cause: The discomfort caused by these guns had to be stopped.
  • tolerate: Your doctor will give you medication through a vein to help you relax and better tolerate any discomfort.

Adjective modifier

  • abdominal: Humans - often severe with abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, fever.
  • momentary: There was a momentary discomfort on penetrating the surface tension of the sub-space artifact.
  • mild: Answer: the benefits outweigh the mild discomfort of the treatment.
  • pelvic: In a small minority of women, it has been considered to be a cause of pelvic discomfort or backache.
  • gastric: Headache and gastric discomfort may occur but usually disappear as treatment continues.
  • thermal: Draw up an action list How can you reduce the risk of thermal discomfort?

Modifies a noun

glare: A good example of discomfort glare is leaving a dark room and moving into bright sunlight.

Noun used with modifier

  • chest: This temporarily reduced blood flow leads to chest discomfort.
  • stomach: Plus, your stomach won't have any problems absorbing it, which eliminates painful cramps or stomach discomfort!
  • ear: Ear discomfort, red tympanic membranes, or fever alone are NOT specific diagnostic criteria.
  • cause: Moisture and high relative humidity next to the skin cause discomfort.
  • eye: These compounds give pools their characteristic smell and can cause eye discomfort.

Preposition: in

abdomen: The main symptom of dyspepsia is usually pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.

Preposition: of

pregnancy: She may be grumbling more and more with the growing discomforts of pregnancy.