discontent

Unzufriedenheit

Das Gefühl, dass das eigene Leben oder die eigene Situation nicht so gut ist, wie man es möchte.

In einfachem Englisch: A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.

• There was growing discontent among the workers.
• He felt deep discontent with his life.
• Low wages caused widespread discontent.

So benutzt man es: discontent with something (She expressed discontent with her working conditions.)

Synonyme: dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Gegenteile: contentment

Häufige Wendungen: growing discontent, public discontent, discontent with something

unzufrieden machen

Bewirken, dass jemand mit seiner Situation oder seinem Besitz unzufrieden ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone unhappy with their situation or what they have.

• The new rules discontented the workers.
• Unequal rewards discontent those who receive less.
• His treatment had discontented even his closest friends.

Synonyme: dissatisfy, displease

Gegenteile: satisfy

Häufige Wendungen: discontent someone, discontent the workers