Discontentment: meaning, definitions and examples

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discontentment

 

[ ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛnt.mənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of dissatisfaction

Discontentment refers to the state of being dissatisfied or unhappy with one's current situation or circumstances. It is a feeling of discontent, displeasure, or lack of fulfillment. Discontentment can arise from various sources, such as unmet expectations, unfulfilled desires, or perceived injustices.

Synonyms

disatisfaction, discontent, displeasure, unhappiness

Examples of usage

  • His constant discontentment with his job led him to seek new opportunities.
  • She expressed her discontentment with the lack of progress on the project.
  • The discontentment among the employees was evident in their low morale.
  • Despite her material wealth, she felt a deep sense of discontentment in her life.
  • The discontentment in the community grew as grievances remained unaddressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "discontentment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontentamento

🇮🇳 असंतोष

🇩🇪 Unzufriedenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakpuasan

🇺🇦 незадоволення

🇵🇱 niezadowolenie

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontentement

🇪🇸 descontento

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk

🇰🇷 불만

🇸🇦 استياء

🇨🇿 nespokojenost

🇸🇰 nespokojnosť

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 óánægja

🇰🇿 наразылық

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 descontento

Etymology

The word 'discontentment' originated from the Middle English word 'discontentement', which in turn came from the Old French word 'descontentement'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'contentment' refers to a state of being content or satisfied. Over time, 'discontentment' evolved to represent the opposite - a state of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,890, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.