hide discomfort

Frequency: 6.89.8 per million words

To try to prevent others from seeing your embarrassment.

discomfortVERB + discomfort

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hide

Examples (10)

  • He tries to hide his discomfort with a forced smile whenever his ex-girlfriend is mentioned.
  • She skillfully hid her discomfort when her boss criticized her work in front of everyone.
  • I'm trying to hide my discomfort because I don't know anyone at this party.
  • You shouldn't have to hide your discomfort; it's okay to feel awkward in new situations.
  • Hiding one's discomfort can be mentally exhausting during long social events.
  • He will likely try to hide his discomfort when he meets his rival at the conference.
  • Despite his calm appearance, his tapping foot failed to completely hide his discomfort.
  • Why do people often feel the need to hide their discomfort in professional settings?
  • As an actor, he learned how to hide his discomfort under the bright stage lights.
  • It was impossible to hide her discomfort when the conversation turned to her recent divorce.