Meaning & use
discomfort
A slight or moderate feeling of physical pain or mental unease.
See it in a sentence
She felt some discomfort in her lower back after the long flight.
His blunt comment caused visible discomfort among the guests.
A note on using this word
Discomfort is generally milder than pain, making it useful for describing mild physical or social unease.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
comfortease
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