Tapa, Estonia In a pine forest two hours from Estonia’s border with Russia, preparation for war is under way. British, French, American and Estonian soldiers are rehearsing what Nato would do if Vladimir Putin invaded. They’ve brought Challenger II tanks, an F-16 fighter jet and Himars artillery systems – some of the best equipment the
That's a discomforting thought, because I suspect certain more jingoistic elements in Russian ruling class and government might start thinking that. Problem is - it won't be them dying, it'll be proletariat. And you know. Nukes.
im no linguist, and the difference in meaning is a small one but from context i think the word you might want is discomfiting. Discomforting is more of a physical feeling generally.
Like i said you're not wrong, but do have a look at the difference if you're curious and a word nerd like i am.
I am confused about the context of this, but I'm going to try to use "thump" whenever anyone would use any other impacty word. Thump Wrench. Thump Font. Count out the seconds from thump.
That's a discomforting thought, because I suspect certain more jingoistic elements in Russian ruling class and government might start thinking that. Problem is - it won't be them dying, it'll be proletariat. And you know. Nukes.
im no linguist, and the difference in meaning is a small one but from context i think the word you might want is discomfiting. Discomforting is more of a physical feeling generally.
Like i said you're not wrong, but do have a look at the difference if you're curious and a word nerd like i am.
discomfit vs discomfort
Thanks! I'm ESL, so meaning sometimes gets lost in translation. Happy to learn new term, always
English is a fuck. I had to explain to my esl mum the difference between affect and effect
I'm a native speaker and I use "impact" because I'm too dumb to remember.
I am confused about the context of this, but I'm going to try to use "thump" whenever anyone would use any other impacty word. Thump Wrench. Thump Font. Count out the seconds from thump.