Uncomfort

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The absence or lack of comfort; comfortlessness. uncountable
  2. 2
    Extreme dissatisfaction with a subject. uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To remove or deprive comfort from. transitive

    "'[…] Believe me, I wouldn't uncomfort you.' She looked at him. 'But you do uncomfort me, Arthur.'"

Example

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"'[…] Believe me, I wouldn't uncomfort you.' She looked at him. 'But you do uncomfort me, Arthur.'"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From un- (“absence or lack of”) + comfort.

Etymology 2

From un- (reversal prefix) + comfort.

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