1. Intense physical or emotional unease, pain, or distress that significantly affects well-being
The patient reported severe discomfort in the lower back after the accident.
O paciente relatou desconforto severo nas costas após o acidente.
2. A state of marked disquietude or lack of ease that goes beyond mild or moderate levels
She experienced severe discomfort during the medical procedure.
Ela experimentou desconforto severo durante o procedimento médico.