as in concerns
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 perturbations
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as in inconveniences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforts
Noun
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Delgado and Renna said the hardships and near-misses of early-season disappointments set the stage for Tuesday’s triumphs.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Starting in the suburban, Southern California skate punk scene, the group’s lyrics around relationships, teenage angst, friendships, hardships, reunion, and maturity have gained them a cult following.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is where employers and healthcare business leaders can step in to help patients and employees receive the best care possible to avoid further complications and help improve patient and employee outcomes across the board.—
Ahzam Afzal,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Her cause of death was complications of acute liver failure, per the obituary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Habitat disturbances, including tourism, fertilizer collection, and limestone mining, pose significant threats to its survival, which is why it is listed as ‘near threatened‘ on International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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That might explain some of the high percentages of people reporting both sleep disturbances and anxiety and mood changes in the research.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Steve Finley, a 41-year-old center fielder, handled the rigors of the position but not major-league velocity.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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To capitalize on this penchant for place-hopping, the Shady Rays brand centers on products that can stand the rigors of outdoor exploration.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In his writings, Mangione apparently expressed his grievances with the healthcare industry — specifically naming UnitedHealthcare and the shareholder conference where Thompson was headed in New York at the time of the assassination.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hale took to Instagram to air his grievances with the entire process.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct.—
Kara Swisher,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, what is abundantly clear is that in today’s complex work environments, genuine positivity holds the most power when combined with the courage to confront difficulties head-on.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The company is subject to various risks, including the lack of current operations, reliance on a merger or acquisition to generate revenue, and potential difficulties in securing additional financing.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Discomforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomforts. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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