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discomforting

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verb

present participle of discomfort

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discomforting
Adjective
The discomforting reality is that ChatGPT consumes vast amounts of information all the time, privacy experts say. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforting
Adjective
  • Candidate quality is an uncomfortable topic for political parties.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These gems combine the functionality of a bra with the comfort of a cozy piece of clothing, complete with bra shelves or cups to help support the girls without the need for an extra (and sometimes uncomfortable) wires and layers.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.
    Annie Margaret, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The tackling was alarming enough that the Broncos were practicing on Monday with live tackles, something that’s not seen too often once the season starts.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This may be subtle but often unsettling in nature.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For a story that could be this dark, what a gift to be able to recount some of these things, but with a tone that doesn’t need to be wildly investigative and uncomfortable and unsettling.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This combination lends itself to transitions from focus to out of focus and background blur (bokeh) that's smooth and free of distracting elements.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In class, Danny continues to be disorderly, challenging Maria’s authority, throwing stuff when angry, completely distracting and even frightening the other students.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In addition—and even more troubling—there remains a question of what this means for the work environment at the DOJ.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lead with Gratitude and Grace Calling out someone for bothering you is always tricky.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That appeared to be a distraction at times to Anisimova, who motioned to her team in the stands that something was bothering her during ball tosses for serves.
    Howard Fendrich, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That's really frightening because people can be really cruel and that's dangerous.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Discomforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomforting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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