discomfort
Example Sentences
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“You’re going to have discomfort if you live up to your ambition,” Grede says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
It is the willingness to show both joy and discomfort that underpins their documentary - Laing describes himself as "more anxious", while Habboo admits she is "worse on no sleep".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Despite any discomfort parents may feel about their finances, “avoiding conversations altogether can create more confusion and anxiety for them,” Intuit’s Zaasada said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Real radicalism is accepting the discomfort; it’s acknowledging that two or more things can coexist, and addressing all of those facets at once, even if the result isn’t perfect.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The frown on my father’s face only added to my discomfort.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.