as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
widespread discontentment with the way the club was being run
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Recent Examples of discontentment
Furthermore, some symptoms, such as anxiety, mood changes, trouble sleeping and overall discontentment with life, can persist for three to six months or more following the initial withdrawal period.
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Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Further discontentment also stemmed from Fennell’s general spearheading of the project, given her affinity for the salacious and the fact that the pic is not billed as a modern retelling.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Jay expresses his discontentment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Further discontentment also stemmed from Fennell’s general spearheading of the project, given her affinity for the salacious and the fact that the pic is not billed as a modern retelling.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Jay expresses his discontentment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontentment
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On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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In the meantime, Syria’s new government faces increasing discontent from the population over the country’s flagging economy.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Discontentment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontentment. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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