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discontent
[ dis-kuhn-tent ]
noun
- Also discontentment. lack of contentment; dissatisfaction.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a restless desire or craving for something one does not have.
- a malcontent.
verb (used with object)
- to make discontented; dissatisfy; displease.
discontent
/ ˌɪəˈɛԳ /
noun
- Also calleddiscontentment lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life
- a discontented person
adjective
- dissatisfied
verb
- tr to make dissatisfied
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱ, adverb
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱ, adjective
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱness, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·徱·Dz·ٱԳ noun
- ·徱·Dz·ٱԳ·ment noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of discontent1
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Example Sentences
Still, unrest is a concern, especially because there is already discontent over an ongoing property crisis and job losses.
The discontent stems not just from big issues, such as the loss of entertainment industry jobs, but also day-to-day matters such as broken sidewalks, pockmarked streets and lengthy 911 wait times.
The two of them feed off each other’s mounting discontent with life in the wake of Becca’s death.
I wonder about the type of art that the Age of Trump and this global rage and discontent will spawn.
Rights group Amnesty International has denounced "a worrying decline in fundamental rights" under Saied's government as discontent rises over his authoritarian style of governance.
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