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verb

Definition of discomfortsnext
present tense third-person singular of discomfort
as in concerns
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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discomforts

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noun

plural of discomfort
1
as in perturbations

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as in inconveniences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforts
  1. hardships
  2. complications
  3. disturbances
  4. rigors
  5. grievances
  6. annoyances
  7. difficulties
Noun
  • There's evidence that extra cash in hand can ease financial hardships for families, such as the Child Tax Credit — a tax break for eligible families with kids — and how its pandemic-era expansion had cut child poverty in about half.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While no company wishes for challenges or hardships for its business or people, the unfortunate truth is that no company is immune to change.
    Jennifer Shewan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardships
Noun
  • These delays can lead to more serious health complications down the road — complications that could be prevented with more affordable care.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of complications
Noun
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Stier—Getty Images Clark was also adjusting to the rigors of the WNBA.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • To capitalize on this penchant for place-hopping, the Shady Rays brand centers on products that can stand the rigors of outdoor exploration.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigors
Noun
  • Initially, resistance was mostly rhetorical and for show, with disgruntled residents gathering to air their grievances in public and private meetings.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The rebels are a collection of lots of different rebel groups with different grievances against the regime — and this includes jihadis.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grievances
Noun
  • Much of the testimony, as is typical when corporate figures are summoned before Congress to discuss the public’s annoyances with their industries, was slippery.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Try to avoid taking your annoyances out by honking loudly.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoyances
Noun
  • Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There were already signs of the difficulties ahead for the rebel alliance now in control of much of the country.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of difficulties
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