discontent Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- malcontent
- discontented
- disturbed
- disgruntled
- unhappy
- out-of-joint
- disappointed
- displeased
- disillusioned
- aggrieved
Weak:
discontent Meaning
discontent (n)
a longing for something better than the present situation
discontent (v)
make dissatisfied
discontent (a)
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
discontent (a.)
Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.
discontent (v. t.)
To deprive of content; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.
discontent (n.)
Want of content; uneasiness and inquietude of mind; dissatisfaction; disquiet.
A discontented person; a malcontent.
discontent Sentence Examples
- The workers expressed their discontent over the meager wages and poor working conditions during the protest.
- The discontent among the citizens grew as the government failed to address their concerns about rising living costs.
- She felt a sense of discontent with her current job, longing for a more fulfilling career.
- The discontent of the people with the political system sparked a wave of demonstrations and calls for change.
- Despite the government's efforts to boost economic growth, discontent persisted among those who struggled to make ends meet.
- The discontent of the soldiers with the lack of supplies and poor leadership contributed to the eventual collapse of the army.
- The discontent of the students with the grading system prompted them to organize a meeting with the faculty to discuss potential reforms.
- The discontent of the community with the proposed development project led to heated debates and public hearings.
- The discontent of the shareholders with the company's performance resulted in a drop in its stock price.
- The discontent of the fans with the team's recent losing streak led to dwindling ticket sales and a decline in morale.
FAQs About the word discontent
a longing for something better than the present situation, make dissatisfied, showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longingNot content; discontent
dissatisfied, frustrated, malcontent,discontented, disturbed, disgruntled, unhappy, out of joint, disappointed, displeased
pleased, satisfied, pleased, happy, satisfied, joyful, joyous, happy, contented, contented
The workers expressed their discontent over the meager wages and poor working conditions during the protest.
The discontent among the citizens grew as the government failed to address their concerns about rising living costs.
She felt a sense of discontent with her current job, longing for a more fulfilling career.
The discontent of the people with the political system sparked a wave of demonstrations and calls for change.
