discontent
Discontent (noun) means a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's situation. Example: “Growing discontent among workers led to the strike.”
How to use discontent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDissatisfaction, or the state of being unhappy with things as they are.
Word forms
more discontent comparative, discontented past tense, discontents plural, discontents singular, most discontent superlative
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Etymology
Built from dis- plus content, meaning the opposite of being satisfied.
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Rhymes for discontent
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What does “discontent” mean?
The word “discontent” means a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's situation. In plain terms, dissatisfaction, or the state of being unhappy with things as they are.
How do you pronounce “discontent”?
“Discontent” is pronounced dihs-kuhn-TEHNT (/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “discontent” in a sentence?
Here is “discontent” used in a sentence: “Growing discontent among workers led to the strike.”
What part of speech is “discontent”?
Depending on how it is used, “discontent” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “discontent” a common word?
“Discontent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “discontent” have?
“Discontent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's situation.