discomfort

molestia, malestar

Sensación algo dolorosa o desagradable en el cuerpo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: discomfort in + body part (She felt discomfort in her shoulder.)

Sinónimos: pain, soreness

Antónimos: comfort

Expresiones frecuentes: mild discomfort, stomach discomfort, relieve discomfort

incomodidad, malestar

Sensación de preocupación o vergüenza que hace desagradable una situación.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: discomfort at/about something (She expressed discomfort about discussing her salary.)

Sinónimos: unease, awkwardness, embarrassment

Antónimos: ease

Expresiones frecuentes: social discomfort, cause discomfort, a sense of discomfort

incomodar, molestar

Hacer que alguien se sienta preocupado, avergonzado o físicamente mal.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: unsettle, disturb, embarrass

Antónimos: comfort, reassure

Expresiones frecuentes: discomfort someone, discomfort the guests