discomfort
/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ verb C2- To cause annoyance or distress to.
He/she/it discomforts · Past discomforted · Past participle discomforted · -ing form discomforting
Verb forms
- Base form
- discomfort
- He/she/it
- discomforts
- Past
- discomforted
- Past participle
- discomforted
- -ing form
- discomforting
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To add to their discomfort, they soon heard strange noises in the depths of the forest, and the Lion whispered to them that it was in this part of the country that the Kalidahs lived.
It was at this moment of discomfort that the inspector’s voice called him to the visiting-room.
Furthermore, it is incredibly helpful to consciously acknowledge the discomfort you feel without immediately trying to escape it.
Action frequently precedes motivation, and learning to tolerate mild emotional discomfort is an essential skill for personal and professional growth.
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