Discomfort Synonyms

73 discomfort synonyms include pain, aches and pains, soreness, tenderness, irritation, stiffness, malaise, ache, twinge, and pang. Discomfort is a noun, and its antonyms are comfort and ease. Here are some additional synonyms for "discomfort" with example sentences.

Another word for Discomfort

73 other ways to say discomfort.

1. pain

  • twinge  
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  • throb  
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  • tenderness  
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  • stiffness  
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  • soreness  
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  • pang  
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  • pain
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  • malaise  
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  • irritation  
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  • hurt  
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  • gyp  
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  • cramp  
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  • aches and pains  
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  • ache
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2. embarrassment

  • uneasiness  
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  • unease  
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  • shame
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  • perturbation  
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  • nervousness  
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  • mortification  
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  • humiliation  
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  • flusteredness  
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  • embarrassment  
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  • distress
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  • disconcertment  
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  • disconcertion  
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  • discomposure  
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  • discomfiture  
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  • confusion  
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  • chagrin  
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  • awkwardness  
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  • anxiety  
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  • agitation  
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  • abashment
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3. inconvenience

4. discomfit

  • upset  
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  • unsettle  
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  • unnerve  
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  • take aback  
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  • ruffle  
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  • rattle  
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  • put someone off their stroke  
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  • perturb  
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  • nonplus  
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  • mortify  
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  • make uneasy  
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  • make uncomfortable  
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  • fluster  
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  • faze  
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  • embarrass
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  • disturb
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  • disconcert  
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  • discompose  
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  • discomfit  
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  • discombobulate  
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  • chagrin  
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  • abash
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Use discomfort in a Sentence

Acidic foods can cause stomach discomfort.

discomfort can indicate something is wrong physically.

Her response might indicate discomfort.

Overcoming discomfort often leads to personal growth.

She felt discomfort sitting in the hard chair.

The discomfort was centered abdominally.

Wearing tight shoes leads to foot discomfort quickly.