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
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
But if discomfort continues, talk with your doctor about over-the-counter or prescription treatments.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow slammed his helmet after the sack by the Jaguars’ Arik Armstead and lay back in clear discomfort.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But the discomfort and swelling returned.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In one of the videos, she's seen rinsing her eye in a hospital sink, while moaning from the discomfort.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
But if discomfort continues, talk with your doctor about over-the-counter or prescription treatments.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Burrow slammed his helmet after the sack by the Jaguars’ Arik Armstead and lay back in clear discomfort.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But the discomfort and swelling returned.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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It is concerned solely with the here-and-now, preserving the peace for just one more day, and waiting for the CCP to collapse like the imperial dynasties that ruled China before.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The final campaign finance report for the 2024 general election and the annual report concerning remaining campaign funds were filed on April 30 of this year, according to records in the Saline County clerk's office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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War games involving Russian and Belarusian troops on Monday spurred unease in Europe, which is already on edge after Russian drones entered Poland and Romania last week.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pasteur himself didn’t opine on whether this might threaten existing life, but others were soon expressing unease following his breakthroughs in unlocking life’s chemical secrets.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Already, Zarutska’s story has become a dog whistle for many on the right and an inconvenience for those on the left.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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The RemigoOne Neo gives small e-boaters a little more oomph without any of the inconvenience of a larger, bulkier electric or gas outboard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coliseum officials did weigh the possibility of sidestepping the permitting issue altogether — or at least letting the purchasers worry about it.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the respiratory virus season arrives, some still worry that so many statements and counter-statements about vaccines will ultimately create a chilling effect.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, there remains an overall uneasiness around the economy.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then there is the general uneasiness with AI agents making buying decisions.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Findikoglu nods to the hardship in the title of her spring 2026 collection.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This takes two seconds, and she doesn’t get bothered at all.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Polarity numbs himself with alcohol and can’t be bothered with God U’s suspicious new Dean, aptly named Cipher (Hamish Linklater).—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those with suicide ideation might attempt suicide, but these attempts often represent a desire to escape distress as opposed to end-of-life issues.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Pennsylvania, lawmakers have still not broken out of the impasse, spelling financial distress for schools and counties that rely particularly heavily on state funding.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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