as in to concern
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least
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as in unease
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as in inconvenience
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Recent Examples of discomfort
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Underneath, however, the teenager may be feeling discomfort and, in particular, anxiety,’’ White says.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
As someone who loves to blend in and look cute while exploring pieces but hates the discomfort that comes with walking miles in dresses, these shorts were my secret weapon for staying comfortable during long days.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Garcia joins a Yankees bullpen that lost Jake Cousins to season-ending elbow surgery and that currently has Mark Leiter Jr. (stress fracture in leg) and Yerry De los Santos (elbow discomfort) on the injured list.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Anyone experiencing a combination of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, abdominal discomfort, or sinus congestion should have a professional take a look around the home to assess if there are any signs of ongoing environmental exposure.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Underneath, however, the teenager may be feeling discomfort and, in particular, anxiety,’’ White says.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
As someone who loves to blend in and look cute while exploring pieces but hates the discomfort that comes with walking miles in dresses, these shorts were my secret weapon for staying comfortable during long days.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Garcia joins a Yankees bullpen that lost Jake Cousins to season-ending elbow surgery and that currently has Mark Leiter Jr. (stress fracture in leg) and Yerry De los Santos (elbow discomfort) on the injured list.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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While some prominent voices have praised Harvard’s response, prospective students may be concerned about the potential ramifications of this ongoing dispute.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Cava said county officials were concerned about Alligator Alcatraz’s environmental impact on the Everglades, the conditions of detainees based on news stories that described dangerous conditions and the threat of hurricanes.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Other countries were still expressing unease, however.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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But progress on this front has been slow, most likely due to China’s increasing unease with Iranian foreign policy and doubts about its long-term stability.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Alas, technocrats keep grinding away at products that aim to increase your quality of life by a few percentage points by cutting out friction and inconvenience.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
17 July 2025
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The airline also issued you a $350 voucher per person as compensation for the inconvenience caused by the changes to your itinerary.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Still, some experts worry about using federal aid to fund such programs.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Individuals facing hardship or without access to digital payment methods can apply for exemptions, which are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Derrick McCray wasn’t about to let sickness, death and hardship derail a 91-year-old barbecue dynasty, not after all his restaurant achieved: catering 18 straight Super Bowls, serving ribs to U.S. presidents and standing as a safe haven through the civil rights era.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleges both Transdev, which contracts with Boston Public Schools to provide bus transportation, and the driver Jean Charles were negligent and inflicted emotional distress on the family.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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