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In which case ‘Mildly Discomfiting Shore’ or ‘Bloody Painful Shore’ or just ‘Ouch Shore’ might be more appropriate as a name.”

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2015

In which case ‘Mildly Discomfiting Shore’ or ‘Bloody Painful Shore’ or just ‘Ouch Shore’ might be more appropriate as a name.”

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2015

Discomfiting as it might be to think your child is assigned a number, much less a dollar amount, such calculations often go on as colleges build their classes and parcel out money.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2010

Discomfiting to beneficiaries of modern civilization is the thought that their blessings rest not only on God's mercy and uncomplaining machines, but also mercilessly on millions of men beyond complaint.

From Time Magazine Archive

Discomfiting questions, no matter how well-intentioned, are ruled out by customary courtesy to the President.

From Time Magazine Archive