Discontent

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Dissatisfaction. uncountable

    "Another source of discontent with the Phase I stock has been obviated by relocation of the interior heating elements and the introduction of thermostatic control; this has eradicated the searing blasts of hot air passengers used to feel about their calves [...]."

  2. 2
    a longing for something better than the present situation wordnet
  3. 3
    A longing for better times or circumstances. uncountable

    "Now is the winter of our diſcontent, / Made glorious ſummer by this ſonne of Yorke: / And all the cloudes that lowrd vpon our houſe, / In the deepe boſome of the Ocean buried."

  4. 4
    A discontented person; a malcontent. countable
Verb
  1. 1
    To deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.
  2. 2
    make dissatisfied wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

    "[...] Paſſion seemed to be much diſcontent, but Patience was very quiet. Then Chriſtian aſked, What is the reaſon of the diſcontent of Paſſion."

Adjective
  1. 1
    showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
discontentmentaggravationagitateangerangstanguish

Example

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"Those rules fostered discontent among students."

Etymology

From dis- + content.

Related phrases

Winter of Discontent

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