Discontent: meaning, definitions and examples

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discontent

 

[ dษชsหˆkษ’ntษ›nt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of

lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances

Synonyms

displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness.

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Word Description / Examples
discontent

Used when someone feels a general sense of not being satisfied, often with conditions or situations involving other people or society.

  • There was growing discontent among the workers about their low wages
dissatisfaction

Used to express a specific instance of not being satisfied, often related to services, products, or experiences.

  • He voiced his dissatisfaction with the poor customer service
displeasure

Used to express mild anger or annoyance, often directed towards someone's actions or behavior.

  • Her displeasure was evident when she saw the messy kitchen
unhappiness

Used when describing the emotional state of being sad or unhappy, more general and can apply to various life situations.

  • She couldn't hide her unhappiness after hearing the bad news

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't hide his discontent with the decision.
  • She expressed her discontent with the current situation.
  • The discontent among the employees was growing.
  • The students' discontent was evident in their protests.
  • The discontent in the community was palpable.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

dissatisfied with one's circumstances

Synonyms

disgruntled, unhappy, unsatisfied.

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Word Description / Examples
discontent

Used to describe a general feeling of dissatisfaction or displeasure with a situation, often in a broader or societal context.

  • There was widespread discontent among the employees due to the new company policies.
  • The government's decisions led to growing discontent among the citizens.
disgruntled

Usually refers to someone who is annoyed or unhappy because things did not go the way they wanted. This is often used in a workplace setting.

  • The disgruntled employees voiced their complaints during the meeting.
  • She felt disgruntled after being passed over for a promotion.
unhappy

A general term for feeling sad or not pleased with a situation, often used in personal and emotional contexts.

  • He was unhappy with how the vacation turned out due to the bad weather.
  • She looked unhappy when she heard the news.
unsatisfied

Often used to express that expectations or needs have not been met, particularly in a consumer or professional setting.

  • The client was unsatisfied with the final report.
  • She was unsatisfied with her performance on the test.

Examples of usage

  • The discontent employee decided to quit.
  • She was discontent with her current job.
  • He felt discontent with the lack of progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "discontent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descontentamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเค‚เคคเฅ‹เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unzufriedenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketidakpuasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezadowolenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆบ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉcontentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descontento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท memnuniyetsizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋งŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูŠุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nespokojenost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nespokojnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆปก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nezadovoljstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรกnรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะฐะทั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narazฤฑlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descontento

Etymology

The word 'discontent' originated from the Middle English 'descontenir', which means 'to displease'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe a lack of contentment or dissatisfaction. Over time, 'discontent' has become a common term to express unhappiness or displeasure with one's circumstances.

See also: contented, contenting, contention, contentious, contentment, discontented, discontentedly, discontentment, malcontent.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,538 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.