discomforting 1 of 2

adjective

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as in uncomfortable
causing discomfort a discomforting perch on the thin balcony rail

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as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety the layoff rumors created a discomforting situation for the workers who depend on the factory for a living

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discomforting

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verb

present participle of discomfort
as in alarming
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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Recent Examples of discomforting
Adjective
The book’s thinking operates on a discomforting familiarity that requires readers to trust Bataille’s journey alongside gristly observations and impulses. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Within minutes, and using only a handful of words, Hammer and his actors paint a discomforting portrait of complicated lives in motion, introducing us to a story at its tipping point. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026 The discomforting reality is that ChatGPT consumes vast amounts of information all the time, privacy experts say. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025 Specifically, with no delay the robot is perceived as more discomforting and with a long delay, it is perceived as less warm. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforting
  1. uncomfortable
  2. disturbing
  3. alarming
  4. unsettling
  5. distracting
  6. troubling
  7. bothering
  8. frightening
Adjective
  • Pryor taught me that comedy can be dangerous, uncomfortable, and still bring down the house.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking from experience, the right footwear can transform an uncomfortable ensemble into something actually functional, warm, and totally worth wearing.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncomfortable
Adjective
  • Gainey could not be reached for comment, but while the current O'Connor administration has been cooperating with investigators, Chief of Staff Dann Gilman said these revelations are disturbing.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Even at their most disturbing, scenes describing carnage tend to be colorful and amusing.
    — Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbing
Verb
  • Coolly, Violet responds that to avoid alarming the public, a few agitators have beenneutralized—now there’s a sticky euphemism—and their deaths passed off as revenge killings among drug traffickers.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But the idea that fine adaptations of great books need to be stopping points, rather than springboards, is alarming by itself.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alarming
Adjective
  • Jess Alder says dollhouse props fly off shelves, and the old building’s creaks can make closing time a little unsettling.
    — Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 30 Oct. 2026
  • So on Wednesday, after a full day of quiet, more people than usual were out on the streets in Kherson, enjoying the short glimpse of peaceful life, though many said the calm still felt unsettling.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsettling
Verb
  • Rather than immediately distracting yourself, approach the emotion with curiosity.
    — Juli Fraga, Time, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If a tablet is too distracting, there are other ways to make digital art.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of distracting
Adjective
  • More troubling is the environmental toll on the Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Opponents see something considerably more troubling, namely politicians asking voters to weaken constitutional protections against partisan manipulation for the express purpose of partisanship.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of troubling
Verb
  • His work is autobiographical and based on whatever has been bothering him that year.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For example, companies that benefit from customers not bothering to cancel subscriptions, compare prices, or search for better deals have taken a beating in recent weeks.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bothering
Adjective
  • The frightening part is that almost anyone can end up on the wrong side of these systems.
    — Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sussman remembers the 1999 Glastonbury Festival as both frightening and unforgettable.
    — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of frightening

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