Synonyms

discontented

American

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

adjective

not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy.

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

Other Word Forms

discontentedly adverb
discontentedness noun
prediscontented adjective
self-discontented adjective

Etymology

Origin of discontented

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

Example Sentences

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“No wonder that this results in an unhappy and discontented worker,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

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

Elnora told me that I must not be sulky and discontented.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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