discomfort

不快感、軽い痛み

体に感じる軽い痛みや不快な感覚。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： discomfort in + body part (She felt discomfort in her shoulder.)

類義語： pain, soreness

反対語： comfort

よく使う表現： mild discomfort, stomach discomfort, relieve discomfort

居心地の悪さ、気まずさ

心配や恥ずかしさから、その場を不快に感じること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： discomfort at/about something (She expressed discomfort about discussing her salary.)

類義語： unease, awkwardness, embarrassment

反対語： ease

よく使う表現： social discomfort, cause discomfort, a sense of discomfort

不安にさせる、不快にさせる

人を不安にさせたり、気まずくさせたり、体の不調を感じさせたりする。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： unsettle, disturb, embarrass

反対語： comfort, reassure

よく使う表現： discomfort someone, discomfort the guests