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
Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 May 2025
One player who will not be available is midfielder Baltasar Rodriguez, who sustained minor leg discomfort during his Inter Miami debut off the bench Wednesday night.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Don’t rush a reconciliation just to ease your own discomfort.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
Sasaki did not say anything to the coaching staff about discomfort until his start in Arizona, Roberts said, although Sasaki admitted to having been pitching through the issue for a few weeks.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Natural remedies, including honey, aloe vera, and saltwater rinses, among others, may help ease discomfort and accelerate healing.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 May 2025
One player who will not be available is midfielder Baltasar Rodriguez, who sustained minor leg discomfort during his Inter Miami debut off the bench Wednesday night.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Don’t rush a reconciliation just to ease your own discomfort.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
Sasaki did not say anything to the coaching staff about discomfort until his start in Arizona, Roberts said, although Sasaki admitted to having been pitching through the issue for a few weeks.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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All of these trends are concerning for a soon-to-be-32-year-old pitcher in the second season of a seven-year, $172 million contract.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The warning was released on Thursday at 9:12 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:36 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What does this say about our current unease with the political system?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Moreover, in the interest of convenience for management and operations, banks imposed unnecessary inconveniences on customers or, worse, allowed these inconveniences to persist knowingly.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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With the new effort, the agency aims to reduce the inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards, which currently requires individuals to apply for replacements either online or in person.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Given the historical biases in hiring practices, many job seekers worry that AI might perpetuate or even amplify these biases.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In 1956, a survey of over 2,000 professors showed that 61% had been contacted by the FBI; 40% worried that students might misrepresent their politics; and about a quarter would not express their views for fear of the government.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Defined as stress or anxiety tied to past financial hardships, financial trauma does not always look like bankruptcy or foreclosure.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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When asked whether the settlement came at a time of financial hardship for her family, Ventura denied this was the case.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Recorded woodpecker distress calls or raptor calls can also repel the birds.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While capital markets are also effective pools of capital, there is a benefit to having a single entity that acts with conviction during times of distress.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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