discontented

American  

[dis-kuhn-ten-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛn tɪd /

adjective

1. not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy.

   For all their wealth, or perhaps because of it, they were discontented.

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Other Word Forms

• discontentedness
  noun
• prediscontented
  adjective
• self-discontented
  adjective
• discontentedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of discontented

First recorded in 1485–95; discontent + -ed ²

Explanation

If you're feeling discontented, it means you're not happy with your current situation. If you're bored with the same old routine, someone might say that you're discontented. Feeling discontented usually means that there's a gap between the way things are and the way you want them to be. So what can you do about that? Discontented American colonists rebelled against heavy-handed British rule and fought a war to forge a new nation. Discontented workers have formed labor unions to fight collectively for better conditions. If you're discontented with your grades or social group, you can make a change. Work with a tutor, or make new friends — maybe with your tutor!

Example Sentences

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discontented

Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Its logic is that if it can choke off external supplies, the RSF’s local supporters will become discontented and some of its units may defect.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2024

But it wasn't the fact that the book was getting adapted that left them feeling discontented.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024

Pineda was hailed by United as one of the league’s most promising young coaches, but his tenure was marred by inconsistent play, baffling losses and an increasingly discontented fan base.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024

“A little, when you look moody and discontented, as you sometimes do, for you’ve got such a strong will, if you once get started wrong, I’m afraid it would be hard to stop you.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott