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
Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Heads up:Stretches for lower back pain can help ease discomfort.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
These small movements can help prevent stiffness and keep discomfort at bay, especially on long journeys.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
That can range from receiving unfair treatment to being ignored when bringing up issues around pain or discomfort.
—Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
And like humans, the changes in altitude, air pressure, and temperature associated with flight can also register to pets as discomfort.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Heads up:Stretches for lower back pain can help ease discomfort.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
These small movements can help prevent stiffness and keep discomfort at bay, especially on long journeys.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
That can range from receiving unfair treatment to being ignored when bringing up issues around pain or discomfort.
—Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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Plus, top economist Diane Swonk on what most concerns her about the economy right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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A couple of neighbors concerned about Nantwi used to attend his court hearings, Ricco said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the romantic narrative is punctuated by subtle moments of unease, each barely perceptible on its own but which, taken together, build into something rather more sinister.—
Stephanie Hirschmiller,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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More than a year later, the campus remains in a state of bewildered unease.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump, much like Putin, sees Ukraine as an inconvenience, an obstacle, something that should be grateful to even have a seat at the table.—
Illia Ponomarenko,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Anyway, my friend and I were able to mooch a ride from him to that wonderful institution known as LAX, land of inconvenience, confusion, disdain and dirty bathrooms.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Orange County Register,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The young centre barely had time to worry about making a first impression on his new team: The Senators hosted the Rangers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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How to Get Around With most of Grenada's hotels and resorts clustered around areas like Grand Anse Beach and St. George's, many visitors won't need to worry about transportation for most of their trip.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump did not rule out the possibility of economic hardship, arguing that the economy and the U.S. population will have to adjust to the changes being made.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
9 Mar. 2025
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One of the main indicators of the increasing hardship was the price of eggs, which hit an all-time high shortly after Trump's inauguration in January.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While local authorities have since said the incident spawned from a physical altercation between two attendees, and that firearms were not involved, the resulting melee left at least 10 people with non-life-threatening injuries and numerous claiming emotion distress.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Garcia’s damages included physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, humiliation, inconvenience, grief, disfigurement, physical impairment, anxiety and emotional distress, according to a recording of the verdict from Courtroom View Network.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Along with claims of trespass and nuisance, Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace defamed the company to its financial backers.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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While some travelers may view passing through the security line as a nuisance, TSA plays a critical role in the safety of traveling throughout the U.S. – and their work expands far beyond airports.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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