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
  • By his count, around 135,000 compounds lie outside conventional nutrition, which concerns itself mainly with energy, building blocks, and vitamins.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In a post on X, Massie highlighted the third article of impeachment, which specifically concerns Section 5(b) of the 1973 War Powers Resolution.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 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
  • This is one of the inconveniences TobenONE aims to address with its modular design.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Verb
  • Abdi worries that Miller’s latest promotion will further anti-immigrant policies, which have long painted Iranians and other immigrant communities as threats.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Comen understands the desire for answers but worries that interpreting complex medical information without a physician’s guidance can heighten fear.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of worries
Noun
  • Disturbing the peace … The measurements found that the ionospheric disturbances resulting from the Artemis II launch were more significant than any caused by other rocket launches to date.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Such disturbances could become more problematic as powerful rocket launches become more frequent, Lin told the publication.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • To play Stallone, Ippolito explored the hardships that shaped — and fueled — the older actor, including a difficult childhood, limited parental support and a profound sense of isolation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cut off from its Venezuelan lifeline and without electricity for all but a few hours a day, the economic hardships and human suffering in Cuba have dramatically worsened in recent months.
    — Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 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
  • In a midterm full of stunning upsets for Democrats, Colom's victory underscores a dramatic shift in the political landscape across the South driven by a surge of Black voter turnout.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But Round 2 of the IHSA playoffs brought some of the genuine upsets and dramatic craziness that make sports fun to watch.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of upsets
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“Discomforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomforts. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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