discomfort

noun

UK/dɪˈskʌm.fət/
US/dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/

Definitions of discomfort noun

  1. C1CountableUncountable

    A state of unease or mild pain, either physically or mentally, or something that causes this feeling.

    • I felt some discomfort after the long flight.

    • The new glasses frame caused a slight discomfort on the bridge of my nose.

    • He felt a sense of mental discomfort before the public speech.