noun
discontent
dihs-kuhn-TEHNT
noun
1
A feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's situation.
"Growing discontent among workers led to the strike."
"There was quiet discontent about the new schedule."
adj
1
Not satisfied; unhappy with how things are.
"He remained discontent with his progress despite the praise."
How to Use Discontent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDissatisfaction, or the state of being unhappy with things as they are.
Common pairings
growing discontent
winter of discontent
discontent with
Word Forms
more discontent comparative, discontented past tense, discontents plural, discontents singular, most discontent superlative
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Etymology
Built from dis- plus content, meaning the opposite of being satisfied.