discomfort

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [U] a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable: You will experience some minor discomfort during the treatment. * abdominal discomfort 2 [U] a feeling of worry or embarrassment: John's presence caused her considerable discomfort. * I could sense their discomfort at what I was saying. 3 [C] (formal) something that makes you feel uncomfortable or causes you a slight feeling of pain: the dangers and discomforts of a life at sea verb [VN] [oftenpassive] (formal) to make sb feel anxious or embarrassed: Many patients complained of being discomforted by the doctor's manner.