'discomfort' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desconforter,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'conforter' meant 'to comfort.'

'desconforter' transformed into the Middle English word 'discomfiten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discomfort.'

Initially, it meant 'to deprive of comfort,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing unease or slight pain.'