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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Noun
Soto had imaging after complaining of forearm discomfort Friday, following defensive work.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
As a result, vaguebooking becomes a passive-aggressive pacifier to soothe the discomfort of explicitly addressing disagreements and communicating one’s feelings.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Some experts pointed out that for people who are trying to eat more fiber, front-loading it in a single meal might be counterproductive because eating too much fiber too quickly can cause GI discomfort.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 1 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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