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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, the symptoms that do develop in the more advanced stages—bloating, early satiety, abdominal discomfort and pain, peeing more often and bowel movement changes—can also be seen across a number of other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But the right-hander had to be lifted after issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth due to left knee discomfort.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Plus, the symptoms that do develop in the more advanced stages—bloating, early satiety, abdominal discomfort and pain, peeing more often and bowel movement changes—can also be seen across a number of other conditions.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
That tension—the desire to be recognized and the discomfort in handing out compliments—was brought to life in a now-famous social experiment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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While the San Francisco 49ers started off their 2025 NFL schedule with a 17-13 road win over the Seattle Seahawks, there are definite reasons for their fans to be concerned.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As far as pricing is concerned, while multiple reports suggested that Apple may hike prices this year to offset tariff pressure, a JPMorgan report indicates the opposite.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The brief spasm, though, betrays an unease in the incredibly slim majority Johnson controls and the volatility in his base.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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That sense of unease has grown more in recent years, as shifting immigration policies fuel confusion about what protections still exist.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forget about the inconveniences and disruption of control and logistics that coach Andy Reid typically is so adamant about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Human life is the greatest inconvenience of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not knowing much about the condition, Mares-Sedillo worried that her face would be permanently altered.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The condition's most severe symptoms are sensitivities to spices, salt, and sweets, which means there's no reason to worry about a geographic tongue diagnosis.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Russell Westbrook, perhaps the most marquee free agent still available, uneasiness would be understandable.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Panthers’ underwhelming start to the preseason has created some uneasiness within the Carolina faithful.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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National data show that Native students face disproportionate barriers in higher education, including financial hardship, geographic isolation, and cultural alienation at mainstream institutions.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Keating faced her own share of hardship.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The women were too busy cooking, crafting, and caring for the family to bother with the stone tools used by men in hunting and building.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eileen’s imminent arrival is made even more dramatic when a younger woman named Thea (Imogen Poots) turns up at Hedda’s door in a state of distress.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, without Chinese demand, this abundant supply threatens to further depress prices and worsen farmers’ financial distress.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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