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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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Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell is also shut down as the Cubs try to identify his back shoulder/lat discomfort.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other soothing properties, it's also used to reduce symptoms of cold, sore throat, and stomach discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
This can be due to denial and avoidance, their discomfort talking about sickness and death, or just dealing with their own life situations.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Although much less common, sometimes the discomfort may be limited to the upper neck, jaw, shoulders or teeth.
—Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell is also shut down as the Cubs try to identify his back shoulder/lat discomfort.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other soothing properties, it's also used to reduce symptoms of cold, sore throat, and stomach discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
This can be due to denial and avoidance, their discomfort talking about sickness and death, or just dealing with their own life situations.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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