Discontented

//ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɛd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of discontent form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.

    "After her injury, Alice was a discontented woman."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to discontent.

    "He lived a discontented life."

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

Synonyms

All synonyms
dissatisfieddisgruntleddispleasedungratifiedacidagainst

Example

More examples

"She has a boyfriend she's been going out with since high school, but she feels their relationship is in a rut, so she's become discontented."

Etymology

From dis- + contented.

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