What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
discommode
Example
I hope I don't discommode you by asking for a ride. [discommode: verb]
Example
I apologize for any discommode this may cause. [discommode: noun]
disturb
Example
Please do not disturb me while I am working. [disturb: verb]
Example
The loud noise from the construction site disturbed my sleep. [disturbed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disturb is more commonly used than discommode in everyday language. Disturb is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while discommode is less common and more formal.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between discommode and disturb?
Discommode is more formal than disturb. It is often used in more professional or polite contexts, while disturb can be used in both formal and informal situations.
