Synonyms of discomfort

discomfort 1 of 2

verb

dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt 

as in to concern

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concern
• worry
• bother
• alarm
• disturb
• distract
• anger
• distress
• upset
• disquiet
• plague
• unsettle
• agitate
• annoy
• dismay
• haunt
• irritate
• exercise
• discompose
• ail
• fuss
• confuse
• perturb
• undo
• freak (out)
• flurry
• derail
• distemper
• unhinge
• aggravate
• bug
• rattle
• weird out
• embarrass
• exasperate
• hagride
• frazzle
• alarum
• irk
• chafe
• discomfit
• discourage
• harass
• put off
• vex
• put out
• pique
• fret
• fluster
• harry
• rile
• disconcert
• pester
• grate
• gall
• peeve
• chivvy
• nettle
• bedevil
• shake up
• mortify
• abash
• discountenance
• get
• faze
• confound
• jar
• unnerve
• chivy
• dishearten
• dispirit
• daunt
• demoralize
• nonplus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soothe
• calm
• alleviate
• settle
• quiet
• compose
• allay
• assuage
• tranquillize
• tranquilize
• placate
• appease
• mollify
• pacify
• conciliate
• propitiate

discomfort

2 of 2

noun

1

as in unease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unease
• uneasiness
• distress
• perturbation
• agitation
• chagrin
• upset
• embarrassment
• dismay
• disquiet
• disturbance
• discomfiture
• mortification
• confusion
• discomposure
• humiliation
• ignominy
• bother
• abashment
• degradation
• shame
• disgrace
• fluster
• debasement
• disconcertment
• humble pie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confidence
• assurance
• coolness
• equanimity
• composure
• self-confidence
• poise
• aplomb
• self-assurance
• self-possession

2

as in inconvenience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inconvenience
• hardship
• nuisance
• annoyance
• grief
• difficulty
• grievance
• challenge
• complication
• misfortune
• rigor
• tribulation
• tragedy
• privation
• adversity
• woe
• mishap
• trouble
• acid test
• ordeal
• litmus test
• initiation
• misadventure
• affliction
• baptism
• vicissitude
• mischance
• crucible
• cross
• fire
• asperity
• gauntlet
• trial
• gantlet

Examples of discomfort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Brands like these alleviate the burden of shopping and the feeling of discomfort with outdated boxers and briefs. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

Comfort: Dermaplaning should cause no pain and preferably no discomfort, either. —Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024

Any issues with these surrounding structures can affect the bicep's function and contribute to pain or discomfort. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024

Look for pairs of headphones that come with different ear tips and fins (for workout earbuds) or an adjustable headband (for over- or on-ear) to achieve a snug fit that won’t cause discomfort over time. —Jordan Galloway, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024