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
Jason Ballard, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While some may find discomfort in wearing the skintight superhero suit, Cena embraces it.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
To prevent any injuries or discomfort, a wrist rest can ease some of the strain.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Remind your team that discomfort is a signal of growth.
—Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Verb
At its core, adaptive leadership demands that leaders get comfortable with discomfort.
—Jason Ballard, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While some may find discomfort in wearing the skintight superhero suit, Cena embraces it.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
To prevent any injuries or discomfort, a wrist rest can ease some of the strain.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Remind your team that discomfort is a signal of growth.
—Jill Schulman, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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And with King Charles reportedly concerned about Trump due to his upcoming state visit to the UK, this doesn’t bode well for Andrew.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Aug. 2025
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On the back of that victory, players recently filed a class action lawsuit against FIFA concerning its rules on player movement.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some candidates for office have expressed unease about disciplinary actions that were taken against four writers earlier this year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Real innovation is all around us, often disguised as a minor inconvenience.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The brand used its results to apologize to potential customers for the inconvenience of not being able to buy the console in markets where there hasn't been enough stock.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now, conservation experts worry the road will propel more urbanization.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Consolidation of the nation's food production into fewer and larger operations worries advocates for smaller farms that represent economic diversity.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Colvin’s perseverance through these hardships captured media attention and was eventually portrayed in the major motion picture, When the Game Stands Tall.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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As shared by the team on social media, the Fever went out and signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract following the most recent injuries.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a body is here, whoever buried it didn’t bother digging deep, because there’s no fear of getting caught.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The article includes a fancy-looking formula central to the algorithm, but the formula is nearly impossible to decipher since the authors didn’t bother to explain half the symbols in it.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Notably, unemployment among Black men spiked significantly from 5.2% in May to 6.9% in July, illustrating a spreading distress that often starts with the most vulnerable groups and then extends wider in the labor market.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The legislation also follows several studies that highlighted concerning examples of AI therapy tools overlooking, or even encouraging, signs of mental distress.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If hosts are found to advertise as a party location or become a chronic nuisance to the neighborhood, Airbnb may remove the listing or force the host to update occupancy numbers.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Here’s how to discourage squirrels from becoming a nuisance in your home and garden.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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