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
Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The dissatisfaction with World Cup ticket pricing reflects a general discomfort with income distribution in the modern world.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
While ramping up baseball activities and preparing to return from his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Rojas felt discomfort in his right elbow, according to the team's announcement.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Advertisement In women, a 2025 meta-analysis of 21 studies found that doing pelvic floor exercises can relieve vaginal discomfort, improve urinary incontinence, and even improve overall quality of life in postmenopausal women.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Running shoes are built for impact absorption at a higher speed and cadence, often being equipped with more responsive (bouncy) midsole foam and a higher heel stack that could actually cause discomfort and instability during long walks.
—Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The dissatisfaction with World Cup ticket pricing reflects a general discomfort with income distribution in the modern world.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
While ramping up baseball activities and preparing to return from his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Rojas felt discomfort in his right elbow, according to the team's announcement.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Advertisement In women, a 2025 meta-analysis of 21 studies found that doing pelvic floor exercises can relieve vaginal discomfort, improve urinary incontinence, and even improve overall quality of life in postmenopausal women.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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As far as Fleur is concerned, nothing and nobody else compares to the stack of paper in her hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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For buyers concerned about range anxiety, the results offer a practical benchmark that often proves more useful than manufacturer specifications alone.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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All that party infighting — present before every primary, but at a fever pitch now — comes against a backdrop of broader voter unease about the war in Iran, volatile oil and gas prices, and the burgeoning threat of AI to the American workforce.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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For many San Diegans, the proposal to close dozens of public restrooms due to budget cuts may sound like a minor inconvenience — an unfortunate but manageable reduction in public services during difficult fiscal times.—
Francesca Torriani,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Retailers say the credit card law will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and that arguments that the change will cause inconvenience are overblown.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Helen worried about Pip’s socialization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The results will ease the concerns of some Democrats who worried about the possibility of a runoff between Kiley and Republican candidate Michael Stansfield, who was in second place until Friday.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There will always be an undertone of uneasiness, but Leetch has chosen to focus on the positives, particularly how Keenan’s demanding style led to the best conditioning of his career.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Many economists and financial analysts seem puzzled by Americans’ uneasiness about business conditions.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Frankl later described this ability to find meaning and purpose amid hardship as one of humanity’s greatest freedoms.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Instead, beneficiaries would continue receiving monthly checks, though reduced — an outcome advocates for older Americans warn could create financial hardship for millions of the program's beneficiaries.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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This was a club that embraced African players before much of Europe bothered to scout the continent seriously.—
Zohran Mamdani,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In my dream world where Emmys voters bother to watch Bait, Khan is a shoo-in.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There was a stretch when people in various states of mental distress would just come and fall apart at our kitchen table.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The Iskanders sued Grossman and Erickson, and last week a jury found the pair liable in the boys’ deaths, awarding $176 million in damages to parents Nancy and Karim Iskander and younger son Zachary for wrongful death and emotional distress.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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