Discomfort

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Pain

Synonyms Pain, soreness, irritation, malaise, twinge, throb, hurt, aches and pains, tenderness, stiffness, ache, pang, cramp, and gyp.

Embarrassment

Synonyms Embarrassment, unease, abashment, discomposure, agitation, flusteredness, distress, chagrin, shame, disconcertment, discomfiture, uneasiness, awkwardness, confusion, nervousness, perturbation, anxiety, mortification, humiliation, and disconcertion.

Inconvenience

Synonyms Inconvenience, bother, vexation, disadvantage, problem, tribulation, unpleasantness, distress, hassle, difficulty, nuisance, drawback, trouble, trial, lack of comfort, hardship, and disbenefit.

Discomfit

Synonyms Discomfit, make uncomfortable, abash, nonplus, take aback, unnerve, upset, fluster, disturb, mortify, discombobulate, make uneasy, embarrass, disconcert, discompose, unsettle, put someone off their stroke, ruffle, perturb, chagrin, rattle, and faze.

Example Sentences

She felt discomfort sitting in the hard chair.

Discomfort can indicate something is wrong physically.

His rude comments caused discomfort in the room.

Wearing tight shoes leads to foot discomfort quickly.

Overcoming discomfort often leads to personal growth.