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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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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
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.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
The discomforting reality is that ChatGPT consumes vast amounts of information all the time, privacy experts say.
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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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
15 Nov. 2019
Adjective
The book’s thinking operates on a discomforting familiarity that requires readers to trust Bataille’s journey alongside gristly observations and impulses.
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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
Adjective
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Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute.
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That observation carries an uncomfortable implication for executives.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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This past Juneteenth weekend saw a spate of shooting incidents that underscored a disturbing trend.
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At the same time, the state’s spending keeps growing quickly as well, alarming the Legislative Analyst’s Office, which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters.
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The 2023 property tax valuation cycle — and to a lesser extent, the 2024 and 2025 cycles — have been the subject of widespread outrage in Jackson County, with skyrocketing property values alarming homeowners and business owners alike.
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The New York Times reported that multiple women who once dated Platner described the Maine oysterman’s behavior as intimidating and unsettling.
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This move, by a native of the attention economy, signals a growing trend of users actively disengaging, unsettling consumer investors.
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However, there was a distracting graphical issue where characters and objects would get weird glowy or black artifacts around the edges in close-up shots during battles and cutscenes.
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People attending the trial would also be prohibited from reacting, gesturing, wearing distracting clothing, or otherwise disrupting proceedings.
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Such hallucinatory citations are, according to judges and lawyers, troubling at a variety of levels, including for their threat to the integrity of the judicial system.
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In the most troubling times and with his country under attack, Max quickly became a beloved and integral part of the ABC News team, reporting at the heart of one of the most devastating wars in modern history.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
Adjective
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The hypocrisy is stunning, and frightening.
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Yes, the Scots played poorly, but Brazil’s brilliant roster of attacking talent capitalized on mistakes with frightening efficiency.
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“Discomforting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomforting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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