Uncontent

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lack of contentment. uncountable

    "None the less is it of inestimable value to all to have an ideal which shall preserve us from taking the shadows for the reality, the shreds for a sufficient garment, and keep alive in us that “divine uncontent ” which is the spring and strength of all higher aspirations."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not content; uncontented.

    "But, be our fortune what it may in respect to these, there remains another ear — our own mind's ear— still uneasy and uncontent."

Example

More examples

"But, be our fortune what it may in respect to these, there remains another ear — our own mind's ear— still uneasy and uncontent."

Etymology

From un- + content.

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