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Discontented: meaning, definitions and examples

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discontented

 

[ ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛn.tɪd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; expressing or showing lack of contentment

Synonyms

disgruntled, dissatisfied, unhappy, unsatisfied

Examples of usage

  • He felt discontented with his job and decided to look for a new one.
  • She was discontented with the service at the restaurant.
  • The students were discontented with the school's lack of resources.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who is not content or satisfied; a dissatisfied person

Synonyms

complainer, grumbler, malcontent

Examples of usage

  • He was a discontented after not receiving the promotion he had hoped for.
  • The discontenteds in the group voiced their frustrations with the current situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "discontented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontente

🇮🇳 असंतुष्ट

🇩🇪 unzufrieden

🇮🇩 tidak puas

🇺🇦 незадоволений

🇵🇱 niezadowolony

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontent

🇪🇸 descontento

🇹🇷 memnuniyetsiz

🇰🇷 불만족스러운

🇸🇦 غير راضٍ

🇨🇿 nespokojený

🇸🇰 nespokojný

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljen

🇮🇸 óánægður

🇰🇿 қанағаттанбаған

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილო

🇦🇿 narazı

🇲🇽 descontento

Etymology

The word 'discontented' originated from the Middle English word 'descontent' which came from the Old French word 'descontant', combining 'des-' (not) and 'content' (satisfied). The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a lack of contentment or satisfaction.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,431, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.