Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
This is a draw for many who have experienced workplace discrimination, microaggressions and general discomfort working in traditional office settings.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Our testers loved the racerback design, which provided enough support without digging into their skin or causing upper back discomfort.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Still, the noise can cause anxiety or discomfort, especially for those with sensory sensitivity.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Far from the discomfort, the resulting alignment can also help tone down on snoring and sleep apnea.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The practice of taking posture photographs was gradually abandoned by colleges, thanks in part to the rise of the women’s movement, which gave coeds a new language with which to express their discomfort.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Ryan was sleeping up to 16 hours a day and the months of constant discomfort were weighing on him.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Having any kind of infection or swelling in the gums can cause a lot of discomforts and finding any way to handle the pain is a necessity.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Noun
But Herro woke up feeling no worrisome discomfort after scoring 33 points in 48 minutes of Tuesday’s double overtime win in Atlanta.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
This is a draw for many who have experienced workplace discrimination, microaggressions and general discomfort working in traditional office settings.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Our testers loved the racerback design, which provided enough support without digging into their skin or causing upper back discomfort.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Still, the noise can cause anxiety or discomfort, especially for those with sensory sensitivity.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Far from the discomfort, the resulting alignment can also help tone down on snoring and sleep apnea.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
The practice of taking posture photographs was gradually abandoned by colleges, thanks in part to the rise of the women’s movement, which gave coeds a new language with which to express their discomfort.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, Ryan was sleeping up to 16 hours a day and the months of constant discomfort were weighing on him.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Having any kind of infection or swelling in the gums can cause a lot of discomforts and finding any way to handle the pain is a necessity.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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