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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  1. concerns
  2. distresses
  3. inconveniences
  4. worries
  5. disturbances
  6. hardships
  7. alarms
  8. upsets
Verb
  • The evidence primarily concerns coffee consumed in customary amounts (8-10 ounces).
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The main point of divergence between the National Assembly and the Senate concerns the scope of the platforms to be banned.
    — Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 20 July 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
  • Larry David’s 'Pursuit of Unhappiness' Comedy's favorite curmudgeon teamed up with an A-list cast and a former president for a new HBO sketch comedy show about American history and the inconveniences our historical heroes faced.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • That’s not to say the park doesn’t sometimes bring him other inconveniences.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Verb
  • The germ Eickhorst worries about most is molluscum contagiosum, a common childhood skin virus.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
  • Sabath similarly worries we’re actively being trained to lack the patience and ability to take action during hard times.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Definition of worries
Noun
  • Cherry residents say developers and city leaders must do a better job protecting neighborhoods from preventable disturbances during big projects.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The technology can detect disturbances and respond to power-flow problems in real time, potentially preventing them from affecting manufacturing operations or spreading into the surrounding grid.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The story also reflects the economic hardships afflicting parts of Italian society, the director adds.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Over the next few years, Belfort experienced hardships in his career and finances, before pursuing a new venture.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of hardships
Verb
  • He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • The focal point of escalating concern is oldest son Jeremy (Edik Beddoes) whose increasingly erratic behavior alarms those around him, not only for his safety but others as well.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Definition of alarms
Noun
  • Here, Ava Wallace, Charlie Eccleshare, Charlotte Harpur and Matthew Futterman present their takeaways from the third Grand Slam of 2026, from the best matches and biggest upsets to their abiding memories.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • This has produced upsets, like defending champion Steffi Graf’s loss in the first round in 1994, Rafael Nadal’s second-round loss in 2012, and Novak Djokovic’s third-round loss in 2016.
    — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026
Definition of upsets
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