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discomfort zone

[dɪsˈkʌmfərt zoʊn]
nounpl: discomfort zones
zona de desconforto
1. A situation or environment where one feels uneasy, anxious, or lacking confidence; the opposite of a comfort zone
Public speaking puts me in my discomfort zone.
Falar em público me coloca na minha zona de desconforto.
2. A mental or emotional state characterized by stress, fear, or uncertainty that pushes personal growth
Growth happens when you step into your discomfort zone.
O crescimento acontece quando você entra na sua zona de desconforto.
NYC Slang
rough patch; tough spot
Synonyms
uncomfortable situationanxiety zonestress zonechallenging environment
Antonyms
comfort zonesafe zonefamiliar territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de desconforto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona de desconforto
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
zona de desconforto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
zona de desconforto
Standard usage, sometimes 'area de desconforto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

step out of your comfort zone
push yourself beyond your limits
embrace the discomfort
growth zone
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