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
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Supplements That Interfere With Anesthesia Certain supplements can interact negatively with anesthetic medications, which are given before surgery to prevent feeling pain or discomfort during the procedure.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The clear discomfort prompted a visit from Roberts and assistant athletic director Yosuke Nakajima.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Mamdani dismissed that accusation, calling it biased and rooted in discomfort over his possible election as New York’s first Muslim mayor.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
But waking up in that much discomfort really freaked me out.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Supplements That Interfere With Anesthesia Certain supplements can interact negatively with anesthetic medications, which are given before surgery to prevent feeling pain or discomfort during the procedure.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The clear discomfort prompted a visit from Roberts and assistant athletic director Yosuke Nakajima.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Mamdani dismissed that accusation, calling it biased and rooted in discomfort over his possible election as New York’s first Muslim mayor.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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Twelve of the 20 indicators for the health risks and impacts of climate change in the report set concerning new records—showing that the health impacts caused by our changing climate have reached unprecedented levels that cannot be ignored.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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So there is some regret there, at least as far as I'm concerned.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike past contests, this vote has unfolded against a backdrop of deep sociopolitical unease and visible youth engagement.—
Amindeh Blaise Atabong,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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This shift, unprecedented in modern Japanese history, has prompted unease among nationalist groups and some conservative politicians.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tillery also advises her clients to skip overpacking and go with carry-on luggage to avoid unnecessary baggage fees or inconveniences if there are flight changes.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The theme of all this is that screening, regardless of the inconvenience associated with the prep, is a must for everyone.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More broadly, the NBA has expressed concern about prop bets, while other sports leagues have worried about the potential for manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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After Trump spoke to Lurie, local leaders and advocates worried that Trump would shift his attention from San Francisco, which at one point hosted more billionaires than any other city, to less powerful and more diverse enclaves like Oakland and Alameda.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Or, perhaps, there is the uneasiness surrounding fiction itself, how inert marks can so fully imitate life, like the blush on a body’s cheek, until there is uncertainty around what is real and what is fake, what is alive and what is dead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Convincingly portraying a woman who regains her dignity in her quest to follow in her father’s footsteps, Hart’s performance of inscrutable sacrifice balances a regal confidence with the uneasiness of someone in perpetual survival mode.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Below, Deadline speaks to Victor about their directorial debut, building a loving friendship and getting through the unspeakable hardships that life can throw at you.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s what bothers me about it.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 20-year-old didn’t bother inspecting it further, threw it in the gutter and went on with her day.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In times of distress and blood loss, the body responds by slowing circulation to our fingers and our toes, preserving blood flow to our heart, and our brain.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Severe or prolonged distress when separated from a parent.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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