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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Another frequent issue is trying to push through discomfort.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The challenge is not escaping discomfort by staying busy or emotionally distant.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
That potential increased when he was shut down with elbow discomfort in March.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Most importantly, leaders must tolerate discomfort without rushing to resolve it.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Another frequent issue is trying to push through discomfort.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The challenge is not escaping discomfort by staying busy or emotionally distant.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
That potential increased when he was shut down with elbow discomfort in March.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some of these investors are looking to ride the latest upward price trend and others are reacting to inflation concerns, economic uncertainties or broader market unease.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Niazi’s writing about her career moves also shows some unease with the personal.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her parents pay for her apartment in a Brooklyn brownstone, and her biggest inconvenience seems to be that her sister has decided to live there, too — in the spare bedroom that’s not even in use.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the change may pose inconveniences for some homeowners without computers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alinejad views her mission as exposing the situation in Iran and giving voice to victims, but worries the attempts on her life will create a fear of inviting her to speak.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lindsay Koshgarian, the program director of the National Priorities Project who has been tracking deployment costs, worries that at some point, these expenses will affect funding for other important military priorities.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 Jan. 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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Missouri’s uneasiness Some Missouri officials involved in passing their state’s proposal, in interviews with The Star on Friday, expressed general uneasiness at the onslaught of information coming out of Kansas.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Dec. 2025
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The protests began in late December amid widespread anger over economic hardship, political repression and corruption, according to reports.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, 35% of hardship distributions were used to avoid a home foreclosure or eviction, which remains the most common reason for this type of withdrawal, according to Vanguard.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Zamiri doesn’t really bother filming fans rushing Charli’s car or whatever—this has been the quintessential mock-pop-doc scene since A Hard Day’s Night but these days the fans rush you online.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Aquarius' biggest struggle in 2026 Don’t bother trying to control the outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The visits focus on loneliness and emotional distress, issues that many survivors say have intensified amid the war in Ukraine and rising antisemitism in the United States.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The demonstrations, sparked by economic distress and anger at Iran’s clerical rulers, were met with a sweeping crackdown that activists say has killed thousands.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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