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discontent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ · UK /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

discontent means: A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.

noun

UNHAPPY FEELINGC1

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.

How to use it: discontent with something (She expressed discontent with her working conditions.)

Similar words: dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Opposites: contentment

Common phrases: growing discontent, public discontent, discontent with something

verb

MAKE UNSATISFIEDC2

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.

Similar words: dissatisfy, displease

Opposites: satisfy

Common phrases: discontent someone, discontent the workers

Questions about discontent

What does discontent mean?

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

What is discontent in other languages?

Türkçe: memnuniyetsizlik · Español: descontento · Français: mécontentement · Deutsch: Unzufriedenheit · Italiano: scontento · 日本語: 不満

How do you pronounce discontent?

In American English /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/; in British English /ˌdɪskənˈtent/.

How do you use discontent in a sentence?

There was growing discontent among the workers. He felt deep discontent with his life.

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