discontent

[dis-kuhn-tent]

adjective

1. not content; dissatisfied; discontented.

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

/ ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt /

noun

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

2. a discontented person

adjective

1. dissatisfied

verb

1. (tr) to make dissatisfied

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontent¹

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

Synonym Study

See dissatisfaction.

Example Sentences

He also voiced frustration with Canadians' discontent with the US, saying "it is very, very difficult to find Canadians who are passionate about the American-Canadian relationship".

From BBC

In fact, ever since that 2024 winter of discontent, news conferences, articles and the narrative of pretty much every game they have played has been dominated by what had gone so badly wrong before.

From BBC

“Unhappy with the pace of the project, he chose to pursue private arbitration to assert his discontent,” Frid said.

From Los Angeles Times

But behind it all is a discontent over social inequality and a lack of opportunities.

From BBC

The fires, which have been particularly uncontainable this year, only compound that discontent.

From BBC

Related Words

• displeasure 
• regret 
• restlessness 
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