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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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Lyric Mandell, Phd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Besides, there is the matter of Donald Trump’s noticeable discomfort in social settings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Tylenol can be used to treat a few different conditions, such as: mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and discomfort from a vaccine, says Walia.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Slater felt discomfort in his knee before the game, according to a Chargers spokesperson, and was held out by trainers.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
From Miscommunication To Clarity: AI For Patients For many patients, articulating health concerns and symptoms is an inherently subjective and nuanced process—particularly in areas like chronic pain, where describing discomfort can feel nearly impossible.
—Lyric Mandell, Phd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Besides, there is the matter of Donald Trump’s noticeable discomfort in social settings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Tylenol can be used to treat a few different conditions, such as: mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and discomfort from a vaccine, says Walia.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Slater felt discomfort in his knee before the game, according to a Chargers spokesperson, and was held out by trainers.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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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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