discomfort
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Discomfort with one’s body was increasingly reframed by clinicians and activists as a psychological flaw, and the desire for physical change treated with suspicion, as if it betrayed a lack of self-acceptance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Discomfort is perhaps the place where Homelander most happily lives, especially in the finale.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024
Discomfort discussing a sensitive health topic with a provider -- often cited in marketing by such companies -- was only mentioned by 10% of those who had turned to a DTC service.
From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2024
Discomfort does not feel good, but it is not a threat.
From Slate • Nov. 1, 2023
Discomfort and stupefaction and burning and pain and hunger and thirst shall not, O son of Ganga, overcome thee, O thou of unfading glory!
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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