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What is another word for Discontented? – 196 Discontented Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unhappy dissatisfied displeased disgruntled discontent disaffected disillusioned unhappy miserable dejected despondent gloomy morose sullen sulky peevish irritable cranky testy querulous complaining fretful vexed annoyed irritated exasperated frustrated disappointed disillusioned bitter resentful angry indignant displeased dissatisfied unhappy melancholy despondent disheartened demoralized demotivated unenthusiastic apathetic disenchanted

    Meaning of Discontented

    According to Merriam-Webster, "discontented" means feeling or showing unhappiness or dissatisfaction, or having or showing a feeling of not being satisfied with something.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "discontented" as feeling or expressing dissatisfaction or displeasure, or having a feeling of discontent or dissatisfaction.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "discontented" as feeling unhappy or unsatisfied, often because something is not as good as you expected or wanted.

    Example Uses

    • The employees were discontented with their working conditions and demanded improvements.
    • She felt discontented with her life and decided to make some significant changes.
    • The discontented crowd began to protest against the government's policies.
    • He was discontented with the service he received at the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager.
    • The discontented expression on her face revealed her true feelings about the situation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    contented satisfied pleased happy delighted thrilled ecstatic elated enthusiastic excited jubilant cheerful optimistic hopeful confident assured pleased gratified relieved comforted tranquil serene calm composed placid peaceful fulfilled complacent self-satisfied smug proud triumphant victorious euphoric blissful

    Related Nouns

    dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness misery dejection despondency gloom moroseness sullenness peevishness irritability crankiness testiness querulousness complaint fretfulness vexation annoyance irritation exasperation frustration disappointment disillusionment bitterness resentment anger indignation displeasure dissatisfaction melancholy despondency disheartenment demoralization demotivation apathy disenchantment

    Related Verbs

    complain grumble grouse murmur protest rebel resist object dissent disagree disapprove criticize condemn denounce deplore lament bemoan mourn regret resent dislike disapprove despise abhor loathe hate detest despise scorn disparage belittle demean humiliate depress dishearten demoralize demotivate discourage dispirit

    Related Adjectives

    unhappy dissatisfied displeased disgruntled discontent disaffected disillusioned miserable dejected despondent gloomy morose sullen sulky peevish irritable cranky testy querulous complaining fretful vexed annoyed irritated exasperated frustrated disappointed disillusioned bitter resentful angry indignant displeased dissatisfied melancholy despondent disheartened demoralized demotivated unenthusiastic apathetic disenchanted