Examples of discomfort in a Sentence
Noun
The patient is still experiencing some discomfort.
These new developments are being watched with discomfort by many of our allies.
Verb
the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
One founding American who did not share his age’s discomfort with espionage was George Washington.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
This step involves becoming aware of your body's physical cues, such as muscle tension, a rapid heart rate, discomfort, or breathing pattern.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The next Yankee batter after Cody Bellinger belted the fourth homer was second baseman Jazz Chisolm Jr., who fouled off the first pitch, took another one, then stepped out of the box in obvious discomfort, twisting from side to side as if to loosen his muscles.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Rhett Lowder, who debuted last season and went 2-2 with a 1.17 ERA in six starts, started the season on the IL with right elbow discomfort.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
One founding American who did not share his age’s discomfort with espionage was George Washington.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
This step involves becoming aware of your body's physical cues, such as muscle tension, a rapid heart rate, discomfort, or breathing pattern.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
The next Yankee batter after Cody Bellinger belted the fourth homer was second baseman Jazz Chisolm Jr., who fouled off the first pitch, took another one, then stepped out of the box in obvious discomfort, twisting from side to side as if to loosen his muscles.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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discomfort
1 of 2 verb
dis·com·fort
dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt 
: to make uncomfortable or uneasy : distress
discomfort
2 of 2 noun
: physical or mental uneasiness
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