as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
he was left with a vague feeling of discontentedness even after he got the car he had always wanted
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There was a mixed reaction from the meeting as parents and community members packed the room to express their concerns and dissatisfaction with the decision.
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In Moscow, the situation is creating a public relations problem for the Kremlin, which is already facing growing internal dissatisfaction with Putin and war fatigue.
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For now, Putin’s grip on power is secure, but public discontent is growing as average citizens buckle under the pressure of high inflation and onerous interest rates.
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There has been growing discontent voiced by some Russians as the war has been slowly creeping onto their doorstep.
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“Discontentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontentedness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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