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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1
as in unease
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2
as in inconvenience
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Recent Examples of discomfort
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Among the Jewish students that participated in the survey, 67% reported feeling discomfort expressing their opinions with others at Harvard, compared with 80% of Muslim students, according to the reports on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening was supposed to be a casual get-together, but an offhand comment from her boyfriend’s mother turned what should have been a relaxed meal into a moment of self-doubt and discomfort.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What begins as an attempt to shield oneself from discomfort gradually leads to emotional distance, where connection becomes harder to maintain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Noun
Instead, stand firm and push through this discomfort into the next, new chapter of your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Among the Jewish students that participated in the survey, 67% reported feeling discomfort expressing their opinions with others at Harvard, compared with 80% of Muslim students, according to the reports on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening was supposed to be a casual get-together, but an offhand comment from her boyfriend’s mother turned what should have been a relaxed meal into a moment of self-doubt and discomfort.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
What begins as an attempt to shield oneself from discomfort gradually leads to emotional distance, where connection becomes harder to maintain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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As far as this season is concerned, the Dodgers’ main priority will be letting his shoulder calm down, then working with him to try and find tweaks to his delivery.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, polls show that the drop in Trump's approval ratings could be driven by unease about the state of the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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On the mid to lower six-figure pitch where most Americans play, the majority of buyers are still spooked by punitive interest rates, stubborn inflation, and a legitimate unease about buying high.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, clinician burnout has evolved from an occupational inconvenience to a financial emergency for healthcare practices struggling to keep up with high turnover rates and shrinking margins.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The positives just can't outweigh the negatives: wearing heavy specialized glasses for an extended time; leaning on the laptop inputs to navigate the digital space; staying wired to the PC; and other inconveniences.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Long term, some economists worry the back-and-forth on tariffs could strain relationships between the U.S. and its trading partners.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Yet threats to use nuclear weapons from Russia and North Korea, and even from the U.S. president, have worried many.—
Alan Robock,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Her writing style combines careful historical detail with moving personal recollection, allowing readers to vicariously experience the grueling training, camaraderie, and hardships of St. Gertrude's Hospital School of Nursing’s nursing students, more commonly referred to as St. Trudy's students.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This is a sweet story all about family legacy, authentic food, and fighting to preserve both in the face of hardship.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Travel delays don’t bother Blues The Blues got stuck in Winnipeg after Game 5 due to an issue with the plane that was bringing them back to St. Louis.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Luckily, my dog doesn’t bother the plants—except the ones in the garden—but this plant stand gives me peace of mind anyway.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, April 29, Patrick Cooper filed a lawsuit against Tisci, 50, claiming assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of New York State’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The letter noted that Connelly allowed this to carry on as West showed symptoms of neurological and behavioral distress.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Noun
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While the Black Series trailers are no longer a problem for City of Industry and Los Angeles County authorities, Wildomar officials say the trailers are now a nuisance for them.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Both communities have spotlighted the importance of responsible tourism, where travelers are respectful and supportive of the local community, without being a nuisance or irresponsible.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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