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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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Because warm water helps move waste products more easily, Harisadee says that drinking warm water can help with abdominal pain, such as period cramps, bloating, and any other forms of discomfort.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, unexplained sweatiness and jaw pain, Horwich said.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Regret without accountability is just damage control - an attempt to move on while the rest of us are expected to sit with the discomfort of our careers being publicly tied to him.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For teens especially, emotional growth depends on navigating real relationships, including discomfort and disagreement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Because warm water helps move waste products more easily, Harisadee says that drinking warm water can help with abdominal pain, such as period cramps, bloating, and any other forms of discomfort.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, unexplained sweatiness and jaw pain, Horwich said.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Regret without accountability is just damage control - an attempt to move on while the rest of us are expected to sit with the discomfort of our careers being publicly tied to him.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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