Synonyms of discontent

discontent 1 of 3

adjective

ˌdis-kən-ˈtent 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfied
• frustrated
• discontented
• displeased
• disgruntled
• disillusioned
• unhappy
• aggrieved
• malcontent
• out of joint
• disappointed
• disturbed
• depressed
• upset
• unfulfilled
• disenchanted
• sad
• perturbed
• miserable
• despairing
• sorrowful
• disconsolate
• dejected
• disquieted
• inconsolable
• joyless
• doleful
• downcast
• despondent
• mournful
• forlorn
• downhearted
• hangdog
• low-spirited
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• content
• satisfied
• contented
• joyous
• joyful
• happy
• pleased
• glad
• blissful
• gratified
• delighted
• triumphant
• jubilant
• exultant
• elated

discontent

2 of 3

noun

as in dissatisfaction

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation

the rebels worked to stir up discontent among the citizens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfaction
• displeasure
• resentment
• discontentment
• disgruntlement
• discontentedness
• bitterness
• sadness
• uneasiness
• unhappiness
• disquiet
• perturbation
• sorrow
• dejection
• misery
• blues
• dreariness
• aggrievement
• dumps
• depression
• despondency
• wretchedness
• doldrums
• downheartedness
• desolation
• dolor
• disconsolateness
• desolateness
• dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• contentment
• pleasure
• joy
• happiness
• contentedness
• bliss
• gladness
• felicity
• exultation
• triumph
• jubilation
• lightheartedness
• elatedness

discontent

3 of 3

verb

as in to displease

to make discontented

the ongoing lack of decent food discontented and demoralized the soldiers in the rebel army

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displease
• dissatisfy
• annoy
• irritate
• upset
• disturb
• disaffect
• disgruntle
• disquiet
• agitate
• alienate
• estrange
• depress
• perturb
• irk
• discompose
• aggrieve
• sadden
• peeve
• nettle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• content
• satisfy
• please
• gratify
• delight
• calm
• tickle
• soothe
• gladden
• tranquilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discontent

Adjective

Brown, who will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury, still seems somewhat discontent over his usage. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

Yet there has been discontent among the fanbase at the steady trickle of youthful talent exiting the club this summer. — Andy Jones, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024

Noun

That suggests that the results could be attributed to a partisan surge rather than deep discontent with current leadership. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Yet his opponent Hipkins, who was turfed from office in 2023 largely over discontent about the same economic issues, didn't appear to benefit on Saturday. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Verb

Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026

The struggle to confront the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies and a subsequent rise in health care premiums has added to discontent on Capitol Hill, along with growing concern over Democrats winning the argument on affordability. — The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025