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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, the symptoms that do develop in the more advanced stages—bloating, early satiety, abdominal discomfort and pain, peeing more often and bowel movement changes—can also be seen across a number of other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But the right-hander had to be lifted after issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth due to left knee discomfort.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, the symptoms that do develop in the more advanced stages—bloating, early satiety, abdominal discomfort and pain, peeing more often and bowel movement changes—can also be seen across a number of other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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While the San Francisco 49ers started off their 2025 NFL schedule with a 17-13 road win over the Seattle Seahawks, there are definite reasons for their fans to be concerned.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As far as pricing is concerned, while multiple reports suggested that Apple may hike prices this year to offset tariff pressure, a JPMorgan report indicates the opposite.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brief spasm, though, betrays an unease in the incredibly slim majority Johnson controls and the volatility in his base.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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That sense of unease has grown more in recent years, as shifting immigration policies fuel confusion about what protections still exist.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forget about the inconveniences and disruption of control and logistics that coach Andy Reid typically is so adamant about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Human life is the greatest inconvenience of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not knowing much about the condition, Mares-Sedillo worried that her face would be permanently altered.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The condition's most severe symptoms are sensitivities to spices, salt, and sweets, which means there's no reason to worry about a geographic tongue diagnosis.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Russell Westbrook, perhaps the most marquee free agent still available, uneasiness would be understandable.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Panthers’ underwhelming start to the preseason has created some uneasiness within the Carolina faithful.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Recent aid cuts have deepened hardships for families.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Landslide in western Sudan kills at least 1,000 A landslide in western Sudan killed at least 1,000 people, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The acting didn’t bother me, but the directing did.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the odds of winning the lottery are so low, why do people bother playing?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eileen’s imminent arrival is made even more dramatic when a younger woman named Thea (Imogen Poots) turns up at Hedda’s door in a state of distress.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, without Chinese demand, this abundant supply threatens to further depress prices and worsen farmers’ financial distress.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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