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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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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024
Embrace discomfort, push your boundaries and learn from every setback.
—Nelson Chu, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
May Ease Digestive Discomfort Ginger may help ease digestive discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Knowing there was only 50-50 chance of receiving the shock agitated the volunteers far more than knowing the painful shock was imminent, highlighting how much more unsettling uncertainty can be compared to the certainty of discomfort.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Fortunately, electric and manual hair removers are a wonderful alternative that instantly sheds away peach fuzz or longer hair across the face without the irritation, discomfort, or hefty price that often comes with an in-office treatment.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024
Embrace discomfort, push your boundaries and learn from every setback.
—Nelson Chu, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
May Ease Digestive Discomfort Ginger may help ease digestive discomfort.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Knowing there was only 50-50 chance of receiving the shock agitated the volunteers far more than knowing the painful shock was imminent, highlighting how much more unsettling uncertainty can be compared to the certainty of discomfort.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discomfort. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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