Definitions for: Discomfort

[n] an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
[n] the state of being tense and feeling pain

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

His funeral shall not be in our camp, Lest it
discomfort us. --Shak.

2. To destroy or disturb the comfort of; to deprive o? quiet
enjoyment; to make uneasy; to pain; as, a smoky chimney
discomforts a family.

Dis*com"fort, n. [OF. desconfort, F. d['e]confort.
See Discomfort, v. t.]
1. Discouragement. [Obs.] --Shak.

2. Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical;
disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow.
``An age of spiritual discomfort.'' --M. Arnold.

Strive against all the discomforts of thy
sufferings. --Bp. Hall.

Synonyms: irritation, soreness, uncomfortableness

Antonyms: comfort, comfortableness

See Also: condition, hangover, hurt, incommodiousness, inconvenience, katzenjammer, malaise, status, suffering, unease, uneasiness

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