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
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Eating too many mandarin oranges at once may also cause bloating and other digestive discomfort, adds Weintraub, especially for those unaccustomed to a high-fiber diet.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The path forward requires aggressively confronting the discomfort and challenging the forces that impede progress, not pretending that the dream no longer matters.
—Kevin A. Slayton Sr, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a low-tech solution to their knee discomfort, consider a compressive brace like this option from Mueller, which one psoriatic arthritis patient previously recommended to SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Eating too many mandarin oranges at once may also cause bloating and other digestive discomfort, adds Weintraub, especially for those unaccustomed to a high-fiber diet.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The path forward requires aggressively confronting the discomfort and challenging the forces that impede progress, not pretending that the dream no longer matters.
—Kevin A. Slayton Sr, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
For those looking for a low-tech solution to their knee discomfort, consider a compressive brace like this option from Mueller, which one psoriatic arthritis patient previously recommended to SELF.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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The incident report was issued Monday at 12:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 10:35 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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As far as Wall Street is concerned, a cut at the September meeting from the Fed is in the bag.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the Blackhawks did well trading away Seth Jones for Spencer Knight and a first, plus accumulating some other picks elsewhere, there’s still a sense of unease regarding where this train is going.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond a chance to cultivate your kid’s independence, Dr. Franz noted that short periods of unease can build resilience in children.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers who line up tours for constituents have been apologizing for the inconvenience but are accepting requests for when the ballroom construction is completed.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Locking up necessities has backfired in almost every way, annoying customers and burdening employees, yet Cornell stood by the decision and claimed on an earnings call that customers were actually grateful for the inconvenience.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several worry about friends and families overseas amid latest peace talks.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The researchers believe this could be the nature of the emotion, where participants who were worried potentially had more deeper, long-term concerns that a stimulant like caffeine may not affect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But truthfully, through the hardships come new outlooks, gratitude, positivity, and a freeing new way to see life.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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While death in any case is a tragedy, it’s exacerbated by the complexities of youth, as yet another issue young people have to grapple with along with the normal hardships of growing up, navigating your identity and trying to fit in.—
Katherine Singh,
Refinery29,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Florio questioned Saban being bothered by the hysteria surrounding his potential return to the sidelines.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Both schools use the name freely, and neither seems bothered by the other.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strains on international enrollment only add to distress for schools already on the financial brink.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Extreme emotional distress can produce a heart attack, which is not a symptom of emotional distress.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Leaving them out for your guests to see must be disconcerting, and packing them away would be a nuisance.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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