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
Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Yet there are plenty of signs of discomfort within GOP ranks over tariffs.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
How to keep the pelvic floor healthy For those who are experiencing any sort of discomfort, frequent urination urgency, or other pelvic floor issue, McBride recommends pelvic floor physical therapy as a first-line treatment.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite an apparent misstep Wednesday night and knee discomfort, Adebayo is not on the injury report.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Noun
For example, there is a general assumption that Black women have a high tolerance for pain and discomfort.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Yet there are plenty of signs of discomfort within GOP ranks over tariffs.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
How to keep the pelvic floor healthy For those who are experiencing any sort of discomfort, frequent urination urgency, or other pelvic floor issue, McBride recommends pelvic floor physical therapy as a first-line treatment.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite an apparent misstep Wednesday night and knee discomfort, Adebayo is not on the injury report.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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When Nintendo finally officially revealed the Switch 2 in January, one of our major unanswered questions concerned whether games designed for the original Switch would see some form of visual or performance enhancement when running on the backward-compatible Switch 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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This was concerning and also shocking because no one likes him.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even when upheaval isn’t imminent within your organization, broad societal and economic shifts can create a sense of unease, as external stressors inevitably impact workplace morale.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What is new, however, is the atmosphere of unease ushered in by Donald Trump’s return to power.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Organizations that view these realities as opportunities rather than inconveniences are positioning themselves for sustainable competitive advantage.—
Phil Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Critics worry that other anti-democratic actors will be taking cues from Bukele to curry favor with this particular president.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Victims of car collisions may have more to worry about as insurance companies warn drivers to be aware of a growing scam involving tow truck companies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Growing up in Florida as the son of Nicaraguan immigrants, Edgar Palacios saw the hardships his parents faced in pursuit of a better life for their family.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit specifically cites City Schools’ hardship, pointing to the district’s need to cut other projects and programs to cover the budget gap.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the Santa Monica test location after the rains, the level of beryllium — a metal that is toxic to fish and corals and causes respiratory distress in humans — was more than 10 times the maximum limit allowed.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result: Some doctors and hospitals have held back on treatments, waiting for the fetal heartbeat to stop or for patients to wind up in undeniable distress.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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