Dictionary entry

Discomfort (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dis‐com″fort, n. [OF. desconfort, F. déconfort. See Discomfort, v. t.] 1. Discouragement. Shak.

2. Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow. “An age of spiritual discomfort.” M. Arnold.

Strive against all the discomforts of thy sufferings. Bp. Hall.