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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Veneers and crowns can cause temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort, while implants may lead to swelling and soreness in the first few days.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Picking up the thread with new memories could offset any discomfort.
—Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some experts pointed out that for people who are trying to eat more fiber, front-loading it in a single meal might be counterproductive because eating too much fiber too quickly can cause GI discomfort.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Relieve pressure, pain and discomfort with SelectSoma.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Veneers and crowns can cause temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort, while implants may lead to swelling and soreness in the first few days.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Picking up the thread with new memories could offset any discomfort.
—Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Some experts pointed out that for people who are trying to eat more fiber, front-loading it in a single meal might be counterproductive because eating too much fiber too quickly can cause GI discomfort.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomfort
Verb
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There’s a lot to be concerned about.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The king’s visit with a deeply divisive American president, who himself has been compared to a monarch, threatens to further divide Americans concerning the British royals.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the messages read out in court, the gang leader’s growing unease with the technology is apparent.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The speed of the map’s passage — and the circumstances surrounding it — have fueled outrage among Democrats and even unease within some Republican circles.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The airline apologized for the inconvenience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Reliability isn’t optional The consequences of grid stress extend far beyond inconvenience.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That worries Thomas Johnson, a Black voter in New Orleans who was at the state Capitol to lobby on unrelated legislation Wednesday when the Supreme Court ruling came down.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Arakas was arrested, Bon neww worried that the police might have accessed the Estonian’s BlackBerry.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Science backs up this idea that our feelings about moist stem from a place of semantic uneasiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to a new report in Bloomberg, there’s been employee turnover and uneasiness amongst the staff at Trending, a company which encompasses Cooper’s Unwell Network of podcasts as well as ACE Entertainment, the production company started by Cooper’s husband Matt Kaplan.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Economic hardship and devaluations of the rial were key factors behind major anti-government protests at the start of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The government says the hardship is the consequence of an unjust war inflicted on Iranians by the US and Israel.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After a frustrating conversation with a hotel staffer about the air conditioning, a hot and bothered Fuller threw on a ball cap, turned it backward and recorded a rant on his cellphone.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Nine months after Varland was traded, Twins fans are still bothered the hometown kid isn’t clicking for them instead, especially given recent results from Minnesota’s bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In addition to battery, fraud and intentionally inflicting emotional distress, Mendoza is suing Clavicular for the unauthorized publication of her name and likeness.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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