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verb

dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt How to pronounce discomfort (audio)
Definition of discomfortnext
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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discomfort

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noun

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as in unease

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as in inconvenience

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Recent Examples of discomfort
Noun
But despite occasionally being in obvious discomfort, Campusano continues to fight through an abdominal issue. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026 Many have a tapered silhouette that tends to pinch the toes, leading to an unnatural shape and discomfort in the toe box. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The Drawbacks of Epilators The biggest downside of using an epilator is the discomfort, particularly during your first few sessions. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026 We are meant to sit in the discomfort of not knowing, or of knowing two things in opposition to each other. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
  1. concern
  2. unease
  3. inconvenience
  4. worry
  5. uneasiness
  6. hardship
  7. bother
  8. distress
Verb
  • Patel arrived in Jakarta shortly after talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet concerning joint efforts to combat international online scam operations that cheat victims out of billions of dollars annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Advertisement Steve Swope, another Coweta County resident, relies on wellwater, and is concerned that the construction of the data center could damage septic tanks or leak into the groundwater.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • The Leeds quartet built a reputation on sardonic observations about modern life, packaging political unease inside wiry post-punk.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • This, combined with the sheer horror of many of the crimes committed against the Bowdens, generates a tension in the viewer that makes the unease a young Antosca felt watching the 1962 film feel tame by comparison.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • If plans shift, do not turn inconvenience into a power struggle.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 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 inconvenience
Verb
  • While supporters say this is necessary for the UC to remain a leader in STEM fields, critics worry these tests are biased against low-income and minority students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Substantive verses are new terrain for Lacy, who, as a younger writer, worried more about hooks and beats.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Still, Buffett had decided to pull his funding ahead of this decision, which could signal his uneasiness about the Gates Foundation’s relationship with Epstein.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • Still, Allen wouldn't totally commit, citing an uneasiness with having to be overly critical if it's not warranted.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of uneasiness
Noun
  • Organizers say the exhibition builds on Syria’s long history as a textile hub along the ancient Silk Road and comes as the country works to recover and rebuild its economy after years of hardship.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • But what’s really stayed with me isn’t any single moment or individual hardship.
    — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of hardship
Verb
  • And Zendaya not looking especially Greek doesn’t bother Shapiro in the least.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
  • That clause has governed American creativity for more than two centuries on an assumption so obvious nobody bothered to write it down.
    — Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of bother
Noun
  • Research supports this, showing that accepting difficult feelings leads to faster recovery and less long-term distress compared to suppression, which can worsen anxiety and depression.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The environment of a busy pool may trigger sensory overload and distress, causing children to cry or want to leave.
    — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of distress

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