discomfort
Slight pain felt
Discomfort is mild physical or psychological unease—not quite pain, but not comfort either.
A hard chair causes discomfort; so does an awkward silence.
The word often appears where stronger terms would overstate: I felt some discomfort during the procedure.
To discomfort someone is to make them uneasy, though this verb sounds formal or old-fashioned.
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
cramping · tightness · inflammation · swelling · chafing · irritation · burning · stinging
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- feverElevated body temperature
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
queasiness · dizziness · fatigue · headache · migraine · congestion · cramps · dehydration
Persistent apprehensive distress
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
dread · worry · anguish · misery · agitation · restlessness · tension · edginess
Lack of grace or ease
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
uneasiness · clumsiness · gaffe · tactlessness · inappropriate · cringe · tension · strained
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
agitation · bother · nuisance · grating · pestering · nagging · irksome · aggravation
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
stiffness · cramping · tightness · inflammation · swelling · chafing · irritation · burning · stinging · nagging
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- feverElevated body temperature
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
bloating · queasiness · dizziness · fatigue · headache · migraine · congestion · cramps · dehydration · flushing
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
nervousness · dread · worry · anguish · misery · agitation · restlessness · tension · edginess · insecurity
awkwardness
Lack of grace or ease
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
fidgeting · uneasiness · clumsiness · gaffe · tactlessness · inappropriate · cringe · tension · strained · stilted
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
vexation · agitation · bother · nuisance · grating · pestering · nagging · irksome · aggravation · displeasure
heat
Transferred thermal energy
cramped · stuffy · glare · noise · crowding · confinement · odor · dampness
- illnessdisease, sickness, illness, ailment, disorder
- painache, pain, agony, hurt, hurting
- first impressionsfirst impression, first impressions, initial reaction, snap judgment, snap judgments
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- statescalm, confusion, happiness, hunger, sadness
- tensiontautness, tightness, strain, stiffness, rigidity
discomfortcomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · relief · relaxation · coziness · painlessness
discomfortcomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · peace of mind · contentment · tranquility · calm
discomfortcomfort
Ease or soothing relief
ease · poise · confidence · composure · self-assurance
- visual discomfortUnpleasant ocular sensation
- psychological discomfortEmotional unrest within
- chronic discomfortLong-term physical distress
- digestive discomfortGastrointestinal unease or pain
- acute discomfortIntense physical or mental distress
- intense discomfortAcute physical or mental suffering