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What is another word for Discontent? – 115 Discontent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dissatisfaction unhappiness discontentment displeasure disgruntlement discontentedness disaffection disillusionment unease unrest dissatisfaction displeasure irritation frustration annoyance exasperation vexation displeasure discontentedness disquiet disquietude discomfort uneasiness restlessness discontent displeasure disgruntlement dissatisfaction unhappiness discontentment.

    Meaning of Discontent

    According to Merriam-Webster, discontent refers to a feeling of being unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines discontent as a state of dissatisfaction or discontentment, often accompanied by a sense of unrest or frustration.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes discontent as a feeling of not being happy or satisfied with something, often because it is not as good as you expected.

    Example Uses

    • The employees felt discontent with their working conditions and decided to go on strike.
    • The discontent among the population led to widespread protests against the government.
    • She felt discontent with her current job and was looking for a new challenge.
    • The discontent in the team was palpable after they lost the championship game.
    • The artist's work reflected his discontent with societal norms and expectations.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    satisfaction happiness contentment pleasure delight joy cheerfulness optimism enthusiasm eagerness excitement thrill bliss ecstasy elation euphoria delightfulness pleasantness agreeableness amiability affability geniality cordiality.

    Related Nouns

    dissatisfaction unhappiness displeasure disgruntlement discontentment disaffection disillusionment unease unrest irritation frustration annoyance exasperation vexation disquiet disquietude discomfort uneasiness restlessness complaint grievance protest.

    Related Verbs

    discontent dissatisfy displeasure displease irritate frustrate annoy exasperate vex disquiet disturb trouble unsettle discomfort unease restlessness protest complain grouse grumble.

    Related Adjectives

    discontented dissatisfied unhappy displeased disgruntled disaffected disillusioned uneasy restless irritated frustrated annoyed exasperated vexed disquieted disturbed troubled unsettled uncomfortable displeasing.