as in to concern
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 unease
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as in inconvenience
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Recent Examples of discomfort
Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
And if your children complain of symptoms like blurry vision and eye discomfort after using devices, take them seriously, Reed says.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Any discomfort is temporary, but the movie will be forever and the character’s forever.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Gabbard's refusal to call Snowden a traitor during her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday reportedly prompted some GOP discomfort.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Several players tried their best to moonlight in the position, but their discomfort at passing and receiving the ball on their left foot eventually became apparent.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
And if your children complain of symptoms like blurry vision and eye discomfort after using devices, take them seriously, Reed says.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Any discomfort is temporary, but the movie will be forever and the character’s forever.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Gabbard's refusal to call Snowden a traitor during her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday reportedly prompted some GOP discomfort.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for discomfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 5:44 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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These findings have fueled discussions concerning the origin and implications of such complex behaviors.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The order sparked unease across the bureau as staff began to fear for their jobs, and concerns about the list becoming public have since become the subject of a lawsuit between FBI agents and the DOJ.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Oakland political consultant Annie Eagan said the outstanding bill owed to her firm has become a source of growing unease.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some pointed to the ShotSpotter data as evidence the program was working and said that reducing speeding and traffic outweighed the inconvenience of longer commutes.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The pilot follows an offbeat Fresno diner where an ex-party girl, a volatile chef, and an oddball busboy contend with ghost pirates, volcanoes, and the minor inconvenience of dying.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Economists have warned that a wide-scale trade war could significantly raise prices, and consumers appear to be worried as well.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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While some are left to worry about Bennu's low probability of impact, the IBS researchers used advanced climate models and the supercomputer Aleph to figure out what would happen after.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members – opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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But everyone seems ready for the journey to begin after saying goodbye to Mark Williams, Cody Martin, and Vasa Micić, and hello to the new guys, including Elfrid Payton, who was signed to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception granted by the NBA, league sources told The Observer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The devil will persist in bothering Martin Luther until the bald-headed monk dispatches him by hurling a bottle of ink.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Imagine if the press covered all of that without bothering to even question it.—
Jeremy Gruber,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Physical resilience means having stamina to tolerate physical distress.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Persistent moral distresses that go unaddressed can lead to burnout, which may cause clinicians to leave their practice.—
Daniel T. Kim,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The site’s structure is a nuisance for anyone invested in controlling how information is disseminated.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Robocalls can be a real nuisance, especially for flip phone users.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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