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discomfort 1 of 2

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
The Dodgers’ front office didn’t realize the severity of Ohtani’s discomfort. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Happ left Friday’s win after the fourth inning with some right toe discomfort. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Brown’s right leg was landed on by Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett, leading to Brown looking to be in discomfort as the drive ended. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 He's been hampered by discomfort in his right biceps and left knee for several weeks, but recently missed four consecutive games before making an 0-for-3, two-strikeout appearance against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Sep. 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
  • While experts recognize the immense scientific potential of the findings, some warn that the ability to create hybrid mouse-human cortical brain cells could bring us closer than ever to a concerning ethical boundary.
    — Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Aero Plantation’s roads are privately owned and maintained by the neighborhood, a distinction residents cited in explaining why outside traffic concerns them.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • This is another thing that’s clearly added to the unease within the industry.
    — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But not everyone reads the appointment as reassuring, as the leadership reshuffle has come amid growing unease over the central bank's autonomy.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • At least the latter gives you something to do with yourself during the awkward time that was really just meant for wedding party photo opportunities with no thought of the inconvenience to the guests.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Their objections aren’t just about aesthetics or inconvenience.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconvenience
Verb
  • According to new Gallup polling, 27% of US workers worry that technology will render their jobs obsolete, a new high.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Today, most feel that campaign has been at least somewhat successful, although some uneasiness remains.
    — Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Awareness of her good fortune offset any initial uneasiness or skepticism, although Stapleton was sufficiently independent-minded not to move into what was then Google’s new corporate housing development in Mountain View, California.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of uneasiness
Noun
  • His upbringing was shadowed by family hardship, disorder, and betrayal.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Though 55% of those adults consider themselves among the haves, 58% of respondents also told pollsters recent price increases were causing them financial hardship.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardship
Verb
  • Tanner Faaborg said he was also bothered by the reshaping of rural Iowa by industrial animal agriculture.
    — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Before turning it into a judgment about your abilities, notice what specifically bothered you.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bother
Noun
  • In February 2025, a group of Yosemite employees hung an American flag upside down – a symbolic distress call – in response to the staffing cuts.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • However, a Los Angeles judge ruled in April that one intentional infliction of emotional distress claim could proceed, according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of distress

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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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