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adjective

Definition of discomfortingnext
1
as in uncomfortable
causing discomfort a discomforting perch on the thin balcony rail

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as in disturbing
causing worry or anxiety the layoff rumors created a discomforting situation for the workers who depend on the factory for a living

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discomforting

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verb

present participle of discomfort
as in alarming
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomforting
  1. uncomfortable
  2. disturbing
  3. unsettling
  4. distracting
  5. troubling
  6. bothering
  7. frightening
  8. worrying
Adjective
  • In a poll — admittedly unscientific — conducted on X during the three hours leading towards kick-off, the abnormal, uncomfortable and unfamiliar position Newcastle fans found themselves in was evident.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • There are moments in which a young person can feel uncomfortable.
    Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncomfortable
Adjective
  • Warning: Some of the following images are graphic in nature and might be disturbing to some viewers.
    TIME Photo Department, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That righteous, above-the-law mentality takes hold of him during a crucial moment late in the disturbing case.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbing
Adjective
  • The unsettling echo of the book’s title struck me and many others.
    Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The case involving the Louisiana patient, however, was followed by an unsettling finding.
    Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of unsettling
Verb
  • This is a clever way to offer a dual-screen experience without the flaws inherent to current dual-screen laptops, including distracting hinges and designs with questionable durability.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In a car, this could be used to hide distracting entertainment displays from the driver while passengers are able to see information such as music playlists or calendar alerts, for example.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of distracting
Adjective
  • In November, samples of raw milk from California were found to contain the H5N1 virus — an especially troubling development considering its increase in popularity over the past year.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The allegations in this lawsuit are arguably even more troubling than Rashada’s.
    Joe Sabin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of troubling
Verb
  • Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of bothering
Adjective
  • The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In a cast full of mothers, the women are naturally sympathetic, triggered by the idea that something that frightening could happen to them too – only to be a little flummoxed at the full picture as more details started to come out.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of frightening
Verb
  • Overweight and obesity need to be treated safely and effectively to avoid that worrying forecast.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of worrying
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