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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dissatisfaction discontent disgruntlement unhappiness displeasure discontentedness disaffection disillusionment displeasure discontent unrest unease dissatisfaction disgruntlement irritation annoyance frustration exasperation desperation despondency dejection melancholy gloom moroseness sullenness sulking petulance peevishness testiness irritability crossness crankiness grumpiness ill-humor ill-temper bad-temper ill-humoredness disgruntlement discontentedness disquiet disquietude uneasiness unquiet inquietude restlessness fidgetiness unease discomfort discomposure perturbation disturbance turmoil commotion discontent dissatisfaction disaffection disillusion disenchantment displeasure disappointment discontentment disillusionment disheartenment despondency despair desperation hopelessness helplessness frustration exasperation irritation annoyance vexation discontent discontentedness disgruntlement disquiet disquietude uneasiness unquiet inquietude restlessness fidgetiness

    Meaning of Discontentment

    A feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness

    Definitions

    • A state of dissatisfaction or discontent with one's circumstances or situation
    • * A feeling of being unhappy or unfulfilled

    Etymology of Discontentment

    The word "discontentment" originated from the prefix "dis-" meaning "opposite of" or "not" and the noun "contentment" meaning "a state of happiness or satisfaction"
    The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe a state of dissatisfaction or unhappiness

    Example Uses

    • The employee's discontentment with the company's policies led to her resignation
    • * The discontentment among the population with the government's handling of the economy sparked widespread protests
    • * The student's discontentment with her grades led to her seeking help from a tutor

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    satisfaction contentment happiness pleasure delight joy cheerfulness optimism hopefulness enthusiasm eagerness excitement thrill elation euphoria bliss ecstasy serenity tranquility calmness peacefulness composure equanimity resignation acceptance tolerance patience perseverance persistence determination decisiveness confidence faith trust reliance dependence certainty assurance conviction satisfaction contentment happiness pleasure

    Related Nouns

    dissatisfaction discontent disgruntlement unhappiness displeasure discontentedness disaffection disillusionment displeasure unrest unease dissatisfaction disgruntlement irritation annoyance frustration exasperation desperation despondency dejection melancholy gloom moroseness sullenness sulking petulance peevishness testiness irritability crossness crankiness grumpiness ill-humor ill-temper bad-temper ill-humoredness disgruntlement discontentedness disquiet disquietude uneasiness unquiet inquietude restlessness fidgetiness unease discomfort discomposure perturbation disturbance turmoil commotion

    Related Verbs

    dissatisfy discontent displease annoy irritate frustrate exasperate despond deject depress dishearten disillusion disenchant disappoint discontent disgruntle disquiet perturb disturb turmoil commotion unrest fidget discomfort discompose perturb disturb provoke irritate annoy vex infuriate enrage inflame agitate ruffle rouse stir excite incite inflame ignite kindle fuel

    Related Adjectives

    dissatisfied discontent disgruntled unhappy displeased discontented disaffected disillusioned displeased unhappy uneasy dissatisfied disgruntled irritated annoyed frustrated exasperated desperate despondent dejected melancholy gloomy morose sullen sulky petulant peevish testy irritable cross cranky grumpy ill-humored ill-tempered bad-tempered ill-humored disgruntled discontented disquiet disquieted uneasy unquiet in