discomforts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discomfort
as in concerns
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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discomforts

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noun

plural of discomfort
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as in perturbations

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as in inconveniences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforts
  1. concerns
  2. distresses
  3. inconveniences
  4. worries
  5. disturbances
  6. hardships
  7. alarms
  8. upsets
Verb
  • However, concerns that there may be further supply disruptions in the Middle East weighed on sentiment.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sarah Yager, the first Human Rights and Responsible Deployment Lead at OpenAI, said that concerns her.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of concerns
Noun
  • Pain, infection, medication side effects, and other physical and emotional distresses may be expressed through shouting, intimidating gestures, kicking, pushing, or punching.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of distresses
Noun
  • The drawbacks of the home are more minor inconveniences than major considerations.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There has never been any consideration of the inconveniences caused by CDOT.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Verb
  • Sanabria is not sold on the city’s pricey plans to build a new garage, known as the Mobility Hub, a pet project of Lago and Iglesias, and worries businesses will be hurt during the construction process.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Asked by ranking member Michael Bennet (D-CO) what worries him the most, Fauci said the possibility of a pandemic flu.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of worries
Noun
  • Atomic nuclei are far smaller and better shielded from external disturbances than outer electrons.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The military prison study assessed whether the gloves could be used effectively to forcibly remove combative prisoners from their cells, to respond to disturbances in common areas and to transport uncooperative inmates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf have highlighted the economic hardships facing ordinary people.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Sports authorities acknowledged that, due to the country’s economic hardships, the current season of the 16-team series will be split into two zones, East and West, to reduce travel and fuel use amid the energy crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardships
Verb
  • That prospect alarms those in Europe, who fear FIFA could increasingly challenge their competitions for space on an already overcrowded calendar.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Definition of alarms
Noun
  • Doug Jones is seeking a historic comeback in Alabama, while Democrats in Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina are pursuing statewide wins and Senate upsets.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In one of the biggest upsets in Hooters calendar history, the brand announced this week that an Ohio woman, Sophia Zullo, was the 2027 bikini calendar cover model.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of upsets
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