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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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
But her discomfort was probably momentary as the two women were seen a bit later on, sitting next to each other.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
At times, Rubio has given hints of discomfort with the Administration’s policy.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In the end, the only positive was that the 25-year-old played the full game and did not seem in any discomfort.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As InStyle previously reported, Penny Junor’s biography The Duchess describes scenes of discomfort and all-but-smooth sailing.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
But her discomfort was probably momentary as the two women were seen a bit later on, sitting next to each other.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
At times, Rubio has given hints of discomfort with the Administration’s policy.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In the end, the only positive was that the 25-year-old played the full game and did not seem in any discomfort.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 14 Jan. 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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