discontent

American  

[dis-kuhn-tent] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛnt /

adjective

1. not content; dissatisfied; discontented.

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noun

1. Also discontentment. lack of contentment; dissatisfaction.

   Synonyms:

   inquietude, uneasiness, displeasure, restlessness

2. a restless desire or craving for something one does not have.

3. a malcontent.

verb (used with object)

1. to make discontented; dissatisfy; displease.

discontent British  

/ ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt /

noun

1. Also called: discontentment.  lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life

2. a discontented person

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adjective

1. dissatisfied

verb

1. (tr) to make dissatisfied

Related Words

See dissatisfaction.

Other Word Forms

• discontented adjective
• discontentedly adverb
• discontentedness noun
• prediscontent noun
• prediscontentment noun

Etymology

Origin of discontent

First recorded in 1485–95; dis- ¹ + content ²

Example Sentences

Some users openly expressed support for her online, while others voiced discontent over her exit -- revealing a rare crack in the state's overarching control.

From Barron's

Many in the CDU are also upset for a host of other reasons -- although most may swallow their discontent in a party that traditionally values discipline over ideological debates.

From Barron's

Personal discontent is a one-way ticket to intellectual automation.

From Salon

Street protests broke out in Iran on 28 December, initially sparked by economic turmoil and fuelled by long-running discontent with the country's leaders.

From BBC

According to conversations with those closely connected with the ownership, that was not the case - and the Lewis family were attuned to the widespread discontent from Spurs fans.

From BBC

Related Words

• displeasure
• regret
• restlessness
• uneasiness
• unhappiness