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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Raising awareness about the importance of mammograms and prepping patients for discomfort may help.—Julia Landwehr, Health, 18 Oct. 2025 Presumed starting shooting guard Jaden Ivey had arthroscopic surgery Thursday to relieve discomfort in his right knee and will be sidelined for at least a month.—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Kristian Coates Ulrichsen of Rice University’s Baker Institute said that discomfort doesn’t change the facts on the ground.—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 In the 1980s, only about 14% of Americans used them, and a majority opposed mandatory seatbelt laws, citing personal freedom and discomfort.—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discomfort
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Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort
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