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uncomforting

com·fort·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhm-fer-ting]
    • /ˈkʌm fər tɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhm-fer-ting]
    • /ˈkʌm fər tɪŋ/

Definition of uncomforting word

  • adjective uncomforting affording comfort or solace. 1
Just one definition for uncomforting

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Origin of uncomforting

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at comfort, -ing2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Uncomforting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncomforting

uncomforting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

uncomforting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for uncomforting

adj uncomforting

  • comfortless — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.

adjective uncomforting

  • discomforting — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
All 2 Synonyms of uncomforting

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