Synonyms of discomfort
Examples of discomfort in a Sentence
Noun
The patient is still experiencing some discomfort.
These new developments are being watched with discomfort by many of our allies.
Verb
the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
At a time when younger workers are often stereotyped as quick to abandon jobs that feel difficult or unrewarding, Dimon said discomfort is part of the process.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Trying to control such speech or sanitize any possibility of offense, disagreement, or discomfort, will be a fool’s errand in a diverse democracy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Splitting your doses throughout the day can help minimize side effects like nausea or stomach discomfort.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Just keep in mind that beans can cause gas, bloating, or other gastrointestinal discomfort in people who aren’t used to eating them.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
At a time when younger workers are often stereotyped as quick to abandon jobs that feel difficult or unrewarding, Dimon said discomfort is part of the process.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Trying to control such speech or sanitize any possibility of offense, disagreement, or discomfort, will be a fool’s errand in a diverse democracy.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Splitting your doses throughout the day can help minimize side effects like nausea or stomach discomfort.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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discomfort
1 of 2 verb
dis·com·fort
dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt 
: to make uncomfortable or uneasy : distress
discomfort
2 of 2 noun
: physical or mental uneasiness
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