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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as in unease
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as in inconvenience
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Recent Examples of discomfort
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Anadolu | Getty Images Analysts say this strategy has aimed to create maximum discomfort for Iran’s immediate neighbors, as well as showing that Tehran can shake the global economy and disrupt oil markets.
—Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
But once the discomfort started to worsen, the team had to step in, seek out opinions and choose the route that gives Dëmin the best chance at a healthy offseason.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Improves the strength of the muscles that surround the knee to alleviate discomfort in people with knee pain and provide relief during tasks of daily living.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The delicate heel offers lift without the discomfort of taller stilettos, while the jeweled straps bring a playful pop of color that instantly transforms a simple outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Anadolu | Getty Images Analysts say this strategy has aimed to create maximum discomfort for Iran’s immediate neighbors, as well as showing that Tehran can shake the global economy and disrupt oil markets.
—Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
But once the discomfort started to worsen, the team had to step in, seek out opinions and choose the route that gives Dëmin the best chance at a healthy offseason.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Improves the strength of the muscles that surround the knee to alleviate discomfort in people with knee pain and provide relief during tasks of daily living.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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Legislators in 16 states have introduced bills this year that would limit education technology, or ed tech, in public schools, spurred by a growing grassroots movement of parents concerned about the amount of time their children are spending on screens.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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Storm chances will gradually decrease after midnight; the most concerning window for severe storms and tornadoes is Tuesday evening.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Other groups, including the Minnesota Catholic Conference, expressed similar unease.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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General symptoms experienced by people with this condition include disrupted sleep, dysphoria (a state of unease or unhappiness) and difficulty managing stress.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite the inconveniences, the snow brought many residents relief and joy.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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It was dismissed or treated as an inconvenience.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t worry—there’s something for every type of traveler.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, more Republicans voiced some uneasiness with federal agents’ tactics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Oslo musician’s debut album is a darkly glamorous blur of trip-hop and dance pop, with copious reverb and Auto-Tune as stand-ins for yearning, uneasiness, and irresolution.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The first five of the district’s 16 financial hardship applications were approved by the state board in February, Keeley said.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Up until the past decade or so, food critics seldom bothered to write about casual cafes such as Zip's, instead focusing on the newest shiny-object restaurants in town.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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None of that seems to have bothered Trump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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After one KatyCat expressed feelings of distress on social media, the pop star showed up in their comments to send some love.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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