discontent

[dis-kuhn-tent]

adjective

1. not content; dissatisfied; discontented.

noun

1. Also discontentment. lack of contentment; dissatisfaction.

   Synonyms: inquietude, uneasiness, displeasure, restlessness

2. a restless desire or craving for something one does not have.

3. a malcontent.

verb (used with object)

1. to make discontented; dissatisfy; displease.

discontent

/ ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt /

noun

1. Also called: discontentment. lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life

2. a discontented person

adjective

1. dissatisfied

verb

1. (tr) to make dissatisfied

Other Word Forms

• discontentedly adverb
• discontented adjective
• discontentedness noun
• prediscontent noun
• prediscontentment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontent¹

First recorded in 1485–95; dis- ¹ + content ²

Synonym Study

See dissatisfaction.

Example Sentences

So for all the discontent there is in Scottish Labour about the way these changes have happened, activists will know they can't afford not to rally around now.

From BBC

After a summer of discontent which saw racial tensions spill over in parts of Northern Ireland, it's fair to say there hasn't exactly been a joint response from the executive to it.

From BBC

There has been some immediate discontent from Scottish Labour figures over this news – that after years being their sole torchbearer at Westminster, Murray has lasted barely a year as Scottish secretary.

From BBC

The Reform leader is proving a powerful magnet that is attracting discontented voters into his party's camp.

From BBC

The discontent escalated into violence when a 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was fatally struck by an armored police vehicle speeding through the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

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• displeasure 
• regret 
• restlessness 
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