discomfort

Beschwerden, Unwohlsein

Leicht schmerzhaftes oder unangenehmes Gefühl im Körper.

In einfachem Englisch: A slightly painful or unpleasant feeling in your body.

• These shoes cause discomfort.
• He felt mild discomfort in his stomach after lunch.
• A soft cushion may relieve the discomfort while you sit.

So benutzt man es: discomfort in + body part (She felt discomfort in her shoulder.)

Synonyme: pain, soreness

Gegenteile: comfort

Häufige Wendungen: mild discomfort, stomach discomfort, relieve discomfort

Unbehagen, Verlegenheit

Gefühl von Sorge oder Verlegenheit, das eine Situation unangenehm macht.

In einfachem Englisch: A feeling of worry or embarrassment that makes a situation unpleasant.

• His questions caused some discomfort.
• I could see her discomfort during the awkward silence.
• He laughed to hide his discomfort about meeting strangers.

So benutzt man es: discomfort at/about something (She expressed discomfort about discussing her salary.)

Synonyme: unease, awkwardness, embarrassment

Gegenteile: ease

Häufige Wendungen: social discomfort, cause discomfort, a sense of discomfort

verunsichern, Unbehagen bereiten

Jemanden besorgt oder verlegen machen oder körperliches Unwohlsein hervorrufen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel worried, embarrassed, or physically unwell.

• His stare discomforted her.
• The sudden silence seemed to discomfort our guests.
• Bright lights can discomfort animals that are active at night.

Synonyme: unsettle, disturb, embarrass

Gegenteile: comfort, reassure

Häufige Wendungen: discomfort someone, discomfort the guests