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extreme discomfort

[ɪkˈstriːm dɪsˈkʌmfərt]
noun phrase
desconforto extremo
1. A state of severe physical or emotional unease, pain, or distress
The patient experienced extreme discomfort during the procedure.
O paciente experimentou desconforto extremo durante o procedimento.
2. Intense awkwardness or embarrassment in a social situation
She felt extreme discomfort when confronted about her mistake.
Ela sentiu desconforto extremo quando confrontada sobre seu erro.
Synonyms
severe discomfortintense painacute distressgreat uneaseprofound discomfort
Antonyms
comforteasecontentmentreliefwell-being

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconforto extremo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desconforto extremo / incômodo extremo
Both terms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
desconforto extremo
Standard usage
Portugal
incómodo extremo / desconforto extremo
Both terms accepted; 'incómodo' slightly more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

in extreme discomfort
to squirm with extreme discomfort
visibly in extreme discomfort
the extreme discomfort of...
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