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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Chris Alexander, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
The only Heat players unavailable on Friday were Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Pelle Larsson (sprained right ankle), Kevin Love (personal reasons), Isaiah Stevens (right foot discomfort) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Yes Yes Sensitive or loose teeth No Yes Receding gum line
No
Yes
Pain or discomfort while chewing
Rarely
Sometimes
Differences
While both conditions are forms of the same type of disease, there are some key differences between gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
This can cause people to experience stress, anger, and discomfort, yet social media can operate as a pressure release valve.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And of course, a system that has operated in darkness for decades will feel discomfort as it is moved into the light.
—Chris Alexander, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
The only Heat players unavailable on Friday were Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Pelle Larsson (sprained right ankle), Kevin Love (personal reasons), Isaiah Stevens (right foot discomfort) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Yes Yes Sensitive or loose teeth No Yes Receding gum line
No
Yes
Pain or discomfort while chewing
Rarely
Sometimes
Differences
While both conditions are forms of the same type of disease, there are some key differences between gingivitis and periodontitis.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
This can cause people to experience stress, anger, and discomfort, yet social media can operate as a pressure release valve.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discomfort
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 17 Apr. 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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