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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, that discomfort shouldn’t stop you from learning to enjoy your own company.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
One nation’s discomfort in hosting another had been clear since the group-stage draw was made last December, and an enormous security operation was deemed necessary across Oslo.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The movie thrives in the discomfort of some of these big cultural conversations.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
It is spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal, and first symptoms may include flu, weakness, discomfort, fever, headache, as well as a prickling sensation at the site of the wound, before turning into more severe disease after around two weeks.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, that discomfort shouldn’t stop you from learning to enjoy your own company.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
One nation’s discomfort in hosting another had been clear since the group-stage draw was made last December, and an enormous security operation was deemed necessary across Oslo.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The movie thrives in the discomfort of some of these big cultural conversations.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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Returning to the present, the Times wants to depose Lyons and ask for his testimony concerning his conversations with Christian Spears and meetings between athletics department staff and players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many were concerned the facility would consume huge amounts of water and electricity while delivering few local benefits.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hints of unease momentarily heightened as the Spartans — deliberate and layered — went to work.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Insurance executives told the FT that the industry lacks the capacity to handle the kind of systemic, large-scale losses AI models could trigger, reflecting the sector’s broader unease about underwriting the unprecedented risks posed by generative AI providers.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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The inconvenience of rearranging a menu, Miss Manners assures you, is still less than that of having to resuscitate a guest.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don’t worry, all items are incredibly versatile, like sleek sneakers, cozy cardigans, and matching sets—plus, prices start at a budget-friendly $12.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Another part worried that the flavor of my favorite childhood dish would taste too much like comfort—and comfort, right now, feels like betrayal as so many Palestinians in Gaza go hungry.—
Reem Kassis,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Or, perhaps, there is the uneasiness surrounding fiction itself, how inert marks can so fully imitate life, like the blush on a body’s cheek, until there is uncertainty around what is real and what is fake, what is alive and what is dead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Convincingly portraying a woman who regains her dignity in her quest to follow in her father’s footsteps, Hart’s performance of inscrutable sacrifice balances a regal confidence with the uneasiness of someone in perpetual survival mode.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other service members also said loans from the credit union, which is offering interest-free loans amid the shutdown, was standing between them and financial hardship.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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During this time, Chinese workers took up laundry work, which offered economic opportunity for the early immigrants despite legal and social hardships.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Such hard coaching would bother some players.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HIT THE ROAD – Duffy responds to trucker who 'couldn't be bothered' to learn English in America.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Because of that, diabetes distress has been linked to other serious mental health issues.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Family members of the victims filed defamation and emotional distress lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas, where Jones’ Infowars talk show is based.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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