the state of being tense and feeling pain
"The stiffness in my lower back made it impossible to sit still, leaving me in a constant state of discomfort as I waited for the doctor."
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
"She felt a deep discomfort knowing that her friends were judging her for her career choice."
Mental or bodily distress.
"The loud noise caused a sudden wave of mental and bodily discomfort that made it hard for her to stay seated."
To cause annoyance or distress to.
"The constant noise from the construction site next door caused significant discomfort for the elderly neighbors who rely on their quiet mornings."