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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
  • Aero Plantation’s roads are privately owned and maintained by the neighborhood, a distinction residents cited in explaining why outside traffic concerns them.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Florida counsel must analyze how that threshold operates when the allegation concerns injury severity rather than collision causation, under the statute and the controlling seat belt decisions.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 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
  • There has never been any consideration of the inconveniences caused by CDOT.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Lycra Company is taking aim at one of performance apparel’s more visible inconveniences.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Verb
  • Ortega worries about what happens to the children left behind.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While her family loves the sport, the Baldwin City resident often worries about her kids playing in high temperatures.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of worries
Noun
  • As global disturbances push up fuel prices and increase uncertainty, a growing majority of people just want stable, affordable power.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Retracing the days leading up to her disappearance, Joseph experiences past and present blurring together, while escalating disturbances in their home point to something far more sinister than grief.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • As literature scholar and archivist Jolie Braun writes, drawing on three memoirs from this era, women in that line of work had some distinct advantages but also faced serious hardships, both physical and social.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Witherspoon has been open about the hardships of being a young mom.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, InStyle, 16 Sep. 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
  • Sometimes upsets are fluky, with some pivotal breaks going the underdogs' way.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Here, Ava Wallace, Matt Futterman and James Hansen present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2026, from the best matches and biggest upsets to their abiding memories.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of upsets
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“Discomforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomforts. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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