- discomfort dis·com·fort n
- [dɪs'kʌmfət]
(lack of comfort) scomodità f inv , (uneasiness) disagio, imbarazzo
his wound gave him some discomfort — la ferita gli procurava un certo disagio
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discomfort dis·com·fort n
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dis|com|fort — «dihs KUHM fuhrt», noun, verb. –n. 1. lack of comfort; uneasiness: »Embarrassing questions cause discomfort. 2. a thing that causes discomfort: »Mud and cold were the discomforts the campers minded most. SYNONYM(S): inconvenience. –v.t. to make… … Useful english dictionary
Discomfort — Dis*com fort, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discomforted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discomforting}.] [OF. desconforter, F. d[ e]conforter, to discourage; pref. des (L dis ) + conforter. See {Comfort}.] 1. To discourage; to deject. [1913 Webster] His funeral shall … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discomfort — Dis*com fort, n. [OF. desconfort, F. d[ e]confort. See {Discomfort}, v. t.] 1. Discouragement. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow. An age of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
discomfort — 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 … Dictionary of contemporary English
discomfort — 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… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
discomfort — dis•com•fort [[t]dɪsˈkʌm fərt[/t]] n. 1) an absence of comfort or ease; hardship or mild pain 2) to disturb the comfort or happiness of; make uneasy • Etymology: 1300–50; ME: to discourage, pain < AF descomforter to sadden, grieve.… … From formal English to slang
Discomforted — Discomfort Dis*com fort, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discomforted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discomforting}.] [OF. desconforter, F. d[ e]conforter, to discourage; pref. des (L dis ) + conforter. See {Comfort}.] 1. To discourage; to deject. [1913 Webster] His… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discomforting — Discomfort Dis*com fort, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discomforted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discomforting}.] [OF. desconforter, F. d[ e]conforter, to discourage; pref. des (L dis ) + conforter. See {Comfort}.] 1. To discourage; to deject. [1913 Webster] His… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discomfortable — Dis*com fort*a*ble, a. [Cf. OF. desconfortable.] 1. Causing discomfort; occasioning uneasiness; making sad. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster] 2. Destitute of comfort; uncomfortable. [R.] [1913 Webster] A labyrinth of little discomfortable… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discomfortableness — Discomfortable Dis*com fort*a*ble, a. [Cf. OF. desconfortable.] 1. Causing discomfort; occasioning uneasiness; making sad. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster] 2. Destitute of comfort; uncomfortable. [R.] [1913 Webster] A labyrinth of little… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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