discomfort
Translation
discomfort, unease, inconvenience
Examples
He felt some discomfort in his stomach.
He felt some discomfort in his stomach.
The new rules caused discomfort for many people.
The new rules caused discomfort for many people.
She shifted in her seat with obvious discomfort.
She shifted in her seat with obvious discomfort.
Grammar Patterns
((a feeling of)) discomfort a feeling of slight discomfort
Similar Words
Synonyms: unease, inconvenience; Antonyms: comfort, ease
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and 'comfort' (a state of physical ease). Literally 'not comfort'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'dis-' as meaning 'opposite'. So, it's the opposite of 'comfort'.