as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
a novel about a woman who is desperately discontent with the stifling limitations of her small-town life
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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
the rebels worked to stir up discontent among the citizens
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as in to displease
to make discontented
the ongoing lack of decent food discontented and demoralized the soldiers in the rebel army
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Recent Examples of discontent
Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2023
Things got so bad that even the national government, which is battling sky-high inflation and an increasingly discontent society, found the time to intervene — only to retreat when its effort was mocked as a waste of government resources.
—Natalie Alcoba, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
As of May 9, the show is reportedly on indefinite hiatus, unable to go back to its older cast or configure a new one that will appease fan discontent.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Post-election, some may feel content, others discontent and some indifferent.
—Jessica Gomez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Biden has also grappled with anemic approval and favorability ratings that suggest voters are discontent with both politicians.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2023
Things got so bad that even the national government, which is battling sky-high inflation and an increasingly discontent society, found the time to intervene — only to retreat when its effort was mocked as a waste of government resources.
—Natalie Alcoba, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
Noun
Lynch’s tenure has been marked by bad press, earnings misses and investor discontent.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025
As of May 9, the show is reportedly on indefinite hiatus, unable to go back to its older cast or configure a new one that will appease fan discontent.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 May 2025
Verb
Post staffers also have for some time also been discontented with Bezos over his appointment of Lewis as publisher and chief executive.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Post-election, some may feel content, others discontent and some indifferent.
—Jessica Gomez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontent
Adjective
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Why Inaction Could Be The Biggest Risk Of All While a large portion of banks from the ABA survey are dissatisfied, most aren’t ready to make the leap to something new.—
Rodrigo Silva,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But two decades later, after nine years in Koln, Wirtz and his family were dissatisfied with his pathway.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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These figures reflect growing dissatisfaction, even among traditional supporters, such as women, young people, and low-income groups.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Several Tennessee lawmakers from both parties also voiced their dissatisfaction with the school threats law during the session, citing the harm done to children who did not pose real danger.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The phrase used to be spoken with a whiff of disgust by an older generation displeased with the behavior of young people compared to their own youthful comportment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Ewing, who moved JR’s Barber Shop at 1731 Swift St. in North Kansas City in September, said he’s left frustrated with the parking problems.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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So, the real high performers start to feel frustrated and low engagement quietly becomes the norm.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Trump has been dissatisfied with the standard of Air Force One since his first term.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2025
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In January, those polled by Gallup were dissatisfied by 77%-20%, almost 4-1.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If your idea of patience looks like being endlessly agreeable, never getting annoyed, and staying calm through any inconvenience….—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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We get used to it quickly, and will be annoyed when it is replaced.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Discontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontent. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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