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
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2023
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
Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
On the one hand, frequency is a prerequisite for driving the brand message home; on the other, overexposure to any creative execution is all but assured to breed a sort of lingering discontent in the viewer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Voters have been growing discontented with the president’s policies as his sweeping tariffs have fueled chaos and uncertainty in the volatile global economy.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But many long-time moderators remain discontent, and some of the updates haven't materialized yet.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2023
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
Noun
Qassam’s popularity represented a shift in Mandate Arab politics, signaling discontent with the status quo.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
On the one hand, frequency is a prerequisite for driving the brand message home; on the other, overexposure to any creative execution is all but assured to breed a sort of lingering discontent in the viewer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Job fears Workers also are growing discontented with their situations.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Voters have been growing discontented with the president’s policies as his sweeping tariffs have fueled chaos and uncertainty in the volatile global economy.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontent
Adjective
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Among a roster of great supporting performances, the standout is Yeom Hye-ran as a dissatisfied wife whose path crosses with Man-soo repeatedly and with audacious results.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke, dissatisfied with former general manager Calvin Booth and former head coach Michael Malone's acrimonious relationship, fired both men with just three games remaining in the regular season.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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According to Lucas Walsh, professor of youth politics at Monash University, economic insecurity is a central factor in growing dissatisfaction with democracy among the youngest voters.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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While dissatisfaction with the country is up, Trump’s approval rating stayed steady in September compared to August, Gallup found.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the program, Stewart argued Trump was less like a sick child making final wishes, but rather like the six-year-old with terrible powers in the eighth episode of the third season of The Twilight Zone, who can banish those he is displeased by to a cornfield.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers, understandably, were displeased.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some affiliates of both Nexstar and Sinclair had been inundated with calls from frustrated Kimmel fans in recent days.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In another moment during his press conference, Williams spoke about being less frustrated this season, so far, compared to his rookie season.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Freeman has been dissatisfied with his swing since mid-May and has been in the most extended slump of his career.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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But Black voters have been dissatisfied with Trump’s presidency, polls show.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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According to Radar Online, one British royal family member who was especially annoyed at Camilla’s trip was Charles’ own sister, Princess Anne.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Sep. 2025
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Still, Shannon is down in the dumps and annoyed by Tamra’s neediness to be forgiven for past sins.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Discontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontent. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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