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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Bobby Burack Outkick,
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2 July 2026
And because of the high fiber content in the fruit's arils, overconsumption may cause digestive discomfort such as bloating and gas in some individuals.
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Daryl Austin,
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2 July 2026
Surround yourself with people who challenge your assumptions, and lean into the discomfort.
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The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
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Noun
Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
And because of the high fiber content in the fruit's arils, overconsumption may cause digestive discomfort such as bloating and gas in some individuals.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Surround yourself with people who challenge your assumptions, and lean into the discomfort.
—
Mikhail Shneyder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
—
Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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