Examples of discomfort in a Sentence
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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Samantha Bergin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As for the backlash from other family members, Hughes says the OP shouldn't take responsibility for their discomfort.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But a touch of discomfort simmered just below the surface.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjusting the seat or handlebar height may reduce some of this discomfort.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In a sport where losses far outnumber wins, success requires learning to embrace discomfort and grow stronger from each challenge.
—Samantha Bergin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As for the backlash from other family members, Hughes says the OP shouldn't take responsibility for their discomfort.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But a touch of discomfort simmered just below the surface.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjusting the seat or handlebar height may reduce some of this discomfort.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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discomfort
1 of 2 verb
dis·com·fort
dis-ˈkəm(p)-fərt 
: to make uncomfortable or uneasy : distress
discomfort
2 of 2 noun
: physical or mental uneasiness
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