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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Remind your team that discomfort is a signal of growth.—Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 The digestive support of papaya seeds could potentially result in fewer digestive discomforts like pain, bloating, or gas after eating.78
4.—Christina Manian, Health, 30 July 2025 Sip on Herbal Teas Some herbal teas can offer relief for digestive discomfort.—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025 Olson reported discomfort in his Saturday bullpen session.—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort
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