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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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
In the new iteration that would be Jack and his girlfriend Martha (Elle Fanning), whose introduction to the Taylors is one of many scenes played out with squirming discomfort.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Marsh missed the entire 2025 season while dealing with constant physical discomfort.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But here, the body isn’t a site of discomfort so much as destruction—a flamethrower ready to ignite.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Rogen is the ensemble’s MVP, finding an unexpected tenderness as a man trying to endure the night’s overwhelming discomfort without revealing any of his insecurities.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
In the new iteration that would be Jack and his girlfriend Martha (Elle Fanning), whose introduction to the Taylors is one of many scenes played out with squirming discomfort.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Marsh missed the entire 2025 season while dealing with constant physical discomfort.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But here, the body isn’t a site of discomfort so much as destruction—a flamethrower ready to ignite.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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