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
Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Rachel Accurso Amid his confusion and discomfort, Gael has grown increasingly distressed at Dilley, Mukherjee said, at times hitting himself — behavior his parents had not previously seen.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama has been bothered by a sore right ankle recently, but showed no signs of discomfort during an active 26 minutes.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Methodology of an At-Home Measurement Relying on a size measured years ago is one of the most common causes of persistent bra discomfort.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Noun
On an empty stomach, acid levels may be higher, which can reduce probiotic survival and, in some people, trigger mild discomfort.
—Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Rachel Accurso Amid his confusion and discomfort, Gael has grown increasingly distressed at Dilley, Mukherjee said, at times hitting himself — behavior his parents had not previously seen.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama has been bothered by a sore right ankle recently, but showed no signs of discomfort during an active 26 minutes.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Methodology of an At-Home Measurement Relying on a size measured years ago is one of the most common causes of persistent bra discomfort.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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If the novel concerned only these elements—the clash of cultures in a small town, the thrill of the landscape beyond it—readers would still turn the last page with a fruitful, even nourishing, sense of disorientation.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is a novel about Jewish bodies and how people respond to them, the toll of obsession, and the conflicting currents of desire and unease that shake and startle a deep romantic fixation.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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The all-female directing team (led by producing director Weronika Tofilska, who helms half the season) take evident pleasure in effectively ramping up Rachel’s unease with jump scares and desolate, depopulated landscapes.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With such services suspended, lawmakers traveling on Delta will face the same inconveniences as other passengers.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The situation is unfolding during peak spring break travel — but the concern goes beyond inconvenience.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the 19th, Grace Panetta studied the answers in another Navigator focus group, from young women worried about economic ups and downs.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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But residents worry what's next amid heightened military presence.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The alien-baiting of fifteen years ago was an aftermath of the war madness, a symptom of general postwar uneasiness and disorientation.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cadillic further expressed uneasiness with the city’s move to request prior authorization through UM extending to other non-specialty medications beyond GLP-1 drugs.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To date, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation has raised more than $610,000, providing grants, scholarships, and financial support to more than 230 local food and beverage professionals during times of hardship.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Those who qualify for a hardship deferment include people receiving certain types of federal or state aid and anyone volunteering in the Peace Corps, Kantrowitz said.—
Kamaron McNair,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At Brookhurst and Magnolia streets, construction was stopped so nearby birds that were nesting weren’t bothered.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the day, jot down any worries that are bothering you, particularly the ones that keep popping up.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the military has become increasingly dependent on chaplains to help address the growing numbers of troops in mental health distress.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the controller handling both ground and tower communications in this period, the United flight’s distress was a significant situation that posed its own concerns.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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