Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

discomforting

adjective
/dɪsˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
Definition
Causing a feeling of unease or nervousness.
Examples
  • The discomforting news left everyone in shock.
  • She found the silence in the room quite discomforting.
Meaning
The term refers to something that makes a person feel uncomfortable or unsettled, often emotionally or physically.
Synonyms
  • uneasy
  • disturbing
  • unsettling
  • alarming
  • troubling