Definition

To cause someone to be uncomfortable or to have difficulty; to trouble or inconvenience someone.

Example

The unexpected delay will discommode many travelers.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I hope I didn't discommode you by asking for that favor.

Not at all! I was happy to help out.

I just didn’t want to put you in an awkward position.

I appreciate you thinking of that, but it was no trouble at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discommode → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "commode" (from Latin "commodus", meaning suitable or convenient). The word "discommode" means to make something unsuitable or inconvenient, essentially taking away its convenience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'away' and 'commode' meaning 'suitable' — so discommode means to take away the suitability or convenience.

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