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
David Michels,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This time, Ragans woke up with more discomfort and couldn’t finish playing catch the following day.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Around the country, groups associated with AI and tech are trying to influence elections from Senate races to local offices, even as Americans register increasing discomfort with the technology's ramifications for jobs, energy bills and society.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Noun
Supporting people through the uncertainty and the discomfort of changing behavior is quieter work, and often what determines whether a transformation succeeds.
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David Michels,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This time, Ragans woke up with more discomfort and couldn’t finish playing catch the following day.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Around the country, groups associated with AI and tech are trying to influence elections from Senate races to local offices, even as Americans register increasing discomfort with the technology's ramifications for jobs, energy bills and society.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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One of the increasingly concerning threats is drones, which can be piloted remotely and are difficult to disable.
Noun
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Frowning, fidgeting, and exchanging furtive glances—the crowd’s unease was palpable.
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People's own lack of familiarity with data centers contributes to their unease about having one in their local area.
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There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
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Battery Is Currency At Cannes, a dead phone is more than an inconvenience.
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But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
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Some academic leaders worry that the report might drive students away from programs that encompass the core of human knowledge.
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There will always be an undertone of uneasiness, but Leetch has chosen to focus on the positives, particularly how Keenan’s demanding style led to the best conditioning of his career.
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Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions.
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The decrease in customers comes at a crucial time, after years of hardships for local restaurateurs.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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