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discontent

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/noun, verb, adjective3 syllables

Discontent means: showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing.

Synonyms for discontent14

noun, as in a longing for something better than the present situation

discontentment, discontentedness

adjective, as in showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

discontented, disaffected, ill-affected, malcontent, rebellious, disgruntled, dissatisfied, restless, ungratified, unsatisfied, displeased, unhappy

Opposites of discontent

What does discontent mean?3

adjective

1

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing“saw many discontent faces in the room”

noun

1

a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

1

make dissatisfied

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with discontent?38

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All 38 rhymes for discontent, grouped by syllable

Discontent in a sentence

  • During an interview after the game, the coach voiced his discontent towards the umpire.WestofEden
  • The mayor manifested his discontent with the new plan.unknown
  • No medicine can cure a man of discontent.CM
  • I'm writing in order to express my discontent.AlanF_US
  • Better to give up possessions than to live in discontent with others.AlanF_US
  • Desire is a source of discontent. Try to control it.nonong
  • Do you think a leader will emerge that would relieve this discontent in Algeria?Amastan
  • Those rules fostered discontent among students.unknown

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Forms of discontent

as a noun

plural
discontents

as a verb

past tense
discontented
present participle
discontenting
third-person singular
discontents
past participle
discontented