discomfort

Example Sentences

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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

These EC cells are known to produce sensations such as nausea, pain, and general gut discomfort, but it was unclear whether they directly interact with tuft cells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Though the flies cause discomfort, they are not known to transmit diseases in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“People confuse discomfort with danger,” said Sawyer Merrell, one of the two employees who worked at Quirky Books.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Needless to say, Artemis Fowl would not have been willing to put up with such discomfort if something extremely important had not been at stake.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer