B1nounhealthemotions
US/dɪsˈkʌm.fərt/
UK/dɪsˈkʌm.fət/
a feeling of slight pain, or of being uncomfortable or embarrassed
In context
I felt some discomfort in my back after the long flight.
The question caused him obvious discomfort, and he changed the subject.
Most of the discomfort goes away within a few days after the treatment.
Words that go with discomfort
adjective + noun
- physical discomfortCold weather can cause physical discomfort.
- mild discomfortYou may feel mild discomfort during the test.
verb + noun
- cause discomfortThe shoes caused discomfort on the long walk.
- feel discomfortShe felt discomfort at being watched.
- ease the discomfortA warm bath may ease the discomfort.
noun + preposition
- discomfort inHe reported discomfort in his chest.
- discomfort withThere is growing discomfort with the new policy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have a discomfortCorrect: I feel uncomfortable