Discomfort

/dɪsˈkʌmfərt/ noun

Definition

Discomfort is a feeling of slight pain, uneasiness, or awkwardness, either physically or emotionally. It is weaker than real pain but still unpleasant.

Etymology

From 'dis-' meaning 'reverse' and 'comfort' from Latin 'confortare' meaning 'to strengthen, encourage'. It originally meant 'to discourage or dishearten' before gaining its modern physical sense.

Kelly Says

Discomfort is literally the 'un-doing' of comfort. It’s your body or mind’s quiet alarm bell, warning you that something small is off—before it grows into something bigger.

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