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
Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 19 Mar. 2025
The survey also revealed that nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) had discomfort or soreness in their mouths at least once per week, with millennials experiencing more discomfort than other generations (34%).
—Khloe Quill, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Some people might also experience temporary blurred vision or discomfort if the mask is too tight.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Prior to the game, the Warriors superstar was seen in discomfort with what the TNT broadcast described as tightness in his back.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The anticipation of this discomfort can cause people to dread any form of intimacy.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 19 Mar. 2025
The survey also revealed that nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) had discomfort or soreness in their mouths at least once per week, with millennials experiencing more discomfort than other generations (34%).
—Khloe Quill, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Some people might also experience temporary blurred vision or discomfort if the mask is too tight.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Prior to the game, the Warriors superstar was seen in discomfort with what the TNT broadcast described as tightness in his back.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
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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As policy stances shift constantly, families are left with a sense of unease and confusion that is confounded by the stress of adjusting to their new lives.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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As Khalil’s arrest in New York casts confusion and unease, educators and international students in the Chicago area and beyond are sounding the alarm and bracing for unprecedented intellectual repression.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But far from being just another inconvenience, their droppings have actually played a vital role in shaping American history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But for outsiders, like President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s brother, who struggled to find the location of a meeting with CIA Director Allen Dulles, the secrecy was nothing but an inconvenience.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to Schwartz, the Sierra Nevada saw above-average snowfall over the previous two water years, so there’s no reason to worry about the slight drop in snowfall in 2025.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rubio’s visit comes as leaders grow increasingly concerned about the quickly deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which threatens to spill over into the region, and several worrying U.S. policy shifts that stand to have negative effects on their vulnerable economies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While there are arguments that business cycle fluctuations and downturns can carry silver linings for some individuals or economic outcomes, these events come at the cost of others’ pain and hardship, Schwandt said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Borrowers have already faced enough confusion and hardship.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
21 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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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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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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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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