Discontent: meaning, definitions and examples

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discontent

 

[ dɪsˈkɒntɛnt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of

lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances

Synonyms

displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

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

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:

🇵🇹 descontentamento

🇮🇳 असंतोष

🇩🇪 Unzufriedenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakpuasan

🇺🇦 незадоволення

🇵🇱 niezadowolenie

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontentement

🇪🇸 descontento

🇹🇷 memnuniyetsizlik

🇰🇷 불만

🇸🇦 استياء

🇨🇿 nespokojenost

🇸🇰 nespokojnosť

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 óánægja

🇰🇿 наразылық

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 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.