How Do You Spell DISCOMFORT?

Pronunciation: [dɪskˈʌmfət] (IPA)

The word "discomfort" is spelled with a prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite", followed by the base word "comfort", referring to a state of ease or well-being. The phonetic transcription of this word is /dɪsˈkʌmfət/. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is marked with a prime symbol. The sound /ɪ/ in the first syllable is followed by the consonant cluster /sk/, and the vowel sound /ʌ/ in the second syllable is followed by the consonant cluster /mf/.

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DISCOMFORT Meaning and Definition

  1. Discomfort is a noun that refers to a state of physical or mental unease, distress, or slight pain. It is a feeling or sensation that one experiences when they are not at ease or in a state of discomfort, often leading to a desire for alleviation or change.

    Physically, discomfort can manifest as pain, aches, tension, or any other physical sensation that causes unease or mild agony. For instance, discomfort can arise from sitting in an uncomfortable chair for an extended period, wearing ill-fitting shoes, or experiencing muscle soreness after intense exercise.

    Mentally, discomfort may arise from feelings of uneasiness, dissatisfaction, or restlessness. This can take the form of anxiety, stress, or a constant sense of disquietude. Examples of mental discomfort include feeling out of place in social situations, worrying about an upcoming event, or experiencing cognitive dissonance due to contradictory beliefs or values.

    Discomfort is often seen as a precursor to seeking change or improvement. It can motivate individuals to take action in order to find relief, whether by adjusting their physical environment, seeking medical attention, or addressing the root cause of their mental unease. Recognizing and addressing discomfort is an important step towards personal growth and well-being.

  2. • Uneasiness, mental or physical; pain; grief.
    • To make uneasy; to pain or grieve.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISCOMFORT

The word discomfort is derived from the Old French word desconfort, which is a combination of two elements: des- (meaning not or lack of) and confort (meaning comfort or consolation). Confort itself evolved from the Latin word comfortare meaning to strengthen or to give strength and support. Over time, desconfort came to mean the opposite of comfort, denoting a lack of ease, contentment, or satisfaction, which is the modern understanding of discomfort.

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Plural form of DISCOMFORT is DISCOMFORTS

Conjugate verb Discomfort

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have discomforted
you would have discomforted
he/she/it would have discomforted
we would have discomforted
they would have discomforted
I would have discomfort
you would have discomfort
he/she/it would have discomfort
we would have discomfort
they would have discomfort

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been discomforting
you would have been discomforting
he/she/it would have been discomforting
we would have been discomforting
they would have been discomforting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would discomfort
you would discomfort
he/she/it would discomfort
we would discomfort
they would discomfort

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be discomforting
you would be discomforting
he/she/it would be discomforting
we would be discomforting
they would be discomforting

FUTURE

I will discomfort
you will discomfort
he/she/it will discomfort
we will discomfort
they will discomfort

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be discomforting
you will be discomforting
he/she/it will be discomforting
we will be discomforting
they will be discomforting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have discomforted
you will have discomforted
he/she/it will have discomforted
we will have discomforted
they will have discomforted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been discomforting
you will have been discomforting
he/she/it will have been discomforting
we will have been discomforting
they will have been discomforting

IMPERATIVE

you discomfort
we let´s discomfort

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to discomfort

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was discomforting
you were discomforting
he/she/it was discomforting
we were discomforting
they were discomforting

PAST PARTICIPLE

discomforted

PAST PERFECT

I had discomforted
you had discomforted
he/she/it had discomforted
we had discomforted
they had discomforted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been discomforting
you had been discomforting
he/she/it had been discomforting
we had been discomforting
they had been discomforting

PRESENT

I discomfort
you discomfort
he/she/it discomforts
we discomfort
they discomfort

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am discomforting
you are discomforting
he/she/it is discomforting
we are discomforting
they are discomforting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

discomforting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have discomforted
you have discomforted
he/she/it has discomforted
we have discomforted
they have discomforted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been discomforting
you have been discomforting
he/she/it has been discomforting
we have been discomforting
they have been discomforting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it discomfort

SIMPLE PAST

I discomforted
you discomforted
he/she/it discomforted
we discomforted
they discomforted

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