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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The discomfort of starting over became the foundation of everything that mattered afterward.—Kirsten Ludwig, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Both require flexibility and patience, and sometimes dealing with the discomfort of bad weather, insects, heavy backpacks, malfunctioning equipment, and even boredom.—Sarah Boon
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025 Other potentially irritating ingredients include fermentable fibers like inulin and carrageenan, gums and thickeners like xanthan gum, and sugar alcohols that can produce gas as a byproduct and trigger stomach discomfort, Sharp says.—Sonya Collins, Fortune, 25 June 2025 But behind that temporary discomfort lies potentially profound benefits, Hawley told Health.—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for discomfort
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French descomforter, from des- dis- + comforter to comfort
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