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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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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The possibility of discomfort is par for the course when interacting with others, says Daniel Maitland, an associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Those shoes target heel and midsole support to alleviate any pain or discomfort.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cups that are too small may leak, while cups that are too large may cause discomfort.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
The possibility of discomfort is par for the course when interacting with others, says Daniel Maitland, an associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Those shoes target heel and midsole support to alleviate any pain or discomfort.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Cups that are too small may leak, while cups that are too large may cause discomfort.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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