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

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

Etymology

Origin of discontented

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

Example Sentences

But it would seem discontented voters are not just drifting to Reform.

From BBC

A marvelous Rhea Seehorn stars in the Apple TV sci-fi series, which explores the nature of happiness and an individual’s right to be discontented.

From Los Angeles Times

But from the Russians, apart from some discontented mutterings about European involvement and unauthorised leaks, the response has been somewhat muted.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

The ending is strong and satisfying and leaves you discontented in all the right ways, even as “Weapons’” spell lifts after you leave the theater.

From Los Angeles Times