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discomforts

  • plural
    of discomfort.
    discomfort
    noun
    an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
  • present tense form
    of discomfort (3rd person singular).
    discomfort
    noun
    an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.

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In India, where marriage and motherhood are regarded as the ultimate goal and a sacred duty for most women, a play talking about the discomforts of a mother comes as a refreshing change.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

As the latest heat wave discomforts Europe, France is arguing about air conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

After the interview, Isaac and co-host Ronald Young Jr. talk about the challenges and discomforts of self-promotion.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2024

They demonstrate that resilience is not always about unwavering composure but about challenging the status quo, addressing discomforts with candor, and urging listeners to find strength beyond the lures of capitalism.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024

I’m making it sound pretty bad, but none of us minded the discomforts one bit—it was all part of the excitement of being at the Cottages.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro