Discontentedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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discontentedly
[ ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li ]
feeling
In a way that shows a lack of satisfaction or happiness
Synonyms
displeasedly, dissatisfiedly, unhappily.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| discontentedly |
Use this word when someone is feeling generally unsatisfied or restless with their current situation but not necessarily vocal about it.
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| displeasedly |
This word fits when someone is showing clear signs of irritation or unhappiness about a specific situation or behavior.
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| unhappily |
This word is more general and can be used whenever someone is experiencing sadness or distress, often related to emotions or personal situations.
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| dissatisfiedly |
The word is useful when someone feels a lack of contentment or satisfaction, often related to a service or product.
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Examples of usage
- She sighed discontentedly as she looked around the messy room.
- He muttered discontentedly about the slow service at the restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "discontentedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descontente
🇮🇳 असंतुष्ट
🇩🇪 unzufrieden
🇮🇩 dengan tidak puas
🇺🇦 незадоволено
🇵🇱 niezadowolony
🇯🇵 不満そうに (fuman-sō ni)
🇫🇷 mécontent
🇪🇸 descontento
🇹🇷 memnuniyetsiz
🇰🇷 불만스럽게 (bulmanseureopge)
🇸🇦 بامتعاض
🇨🇿 nespokojeně
🇸🇰 nespokojne
🇨🇳 不满地 (bùmǎn de)
🇸🇮 nezadovoljno
🇮🇸 óánægður
🇰🇿 наразы
🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილო
🇦🇿 narazı
🇲🇽 descontento
Etymology
The word 'discontentedly' is derived from the word 'discontent', which originated in Middle English. The prefix 'dis-' signifies 'lack of' or 'not', while 'content' refers to satisfaction or happiness. Therefore, 'discontentedly' describes an action done in a manner that lacks contentment. Over time, the word has been used to express dissatisfaction or unhappiness in various contexts.
See also: contented, contenting, contention, contentious, contentment, discontent, discontented, discontentment, malcontent.