discontent
adjective
not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
discontentedly
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a word derived from
discontent.
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a word derived from
discontented.
discontentedadjectivenot content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy.
Example Sentences
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When they make their fabled entrance into their disheveled house, it’s George who now mutters discontentedly, “What a dump!”
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2018
The three Prozoroff sisters and their brother Andrey live discontentedly in a dull provincial town.
From Time Magazine Archive
He stared vaguely, discontentedly, in the direction of the windows.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
His people brought him a little supper of chocolate and sweet cakes and fruit, and he stared at the food discontentedly.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
Why, she seems to know exactly what to do, and when to do it," Elizabeth said rather discontentedly, "and she's very neat; but did you like that custard, Sam?
From And So They Were Married by Florence Morse Kingsley
