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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 May 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
Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent measures reportedly taken by the district have added to discontent among union members.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Ishiba’s cabinet approval rating dropped to an all-time low of 27.4%, as voters grow increasingly discontent with the administration’s failure to address soaring rice prices and rejection of consumption tax cuts in response to rising inflation, according to a Kyodo News poll released Sunday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 May 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
UnidosUS notes that both parties are underperforming their 2024 levels among Latinos, which could be a sign of the broader voter discontent across the electorate towards the leadership of both parties.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Verb
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
Recent measures reportedly taken by the district have added to discontent among union members.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontent
Adjective
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Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from frustrated voters dissatisfied with current leadership.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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More and more, dissatisfied voters are turning to extremes.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The dissatisfaction with World Cup ticket pricing reflects a general discomfort with income distribution in the modern world.—
Stefan Szymanski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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His outrage mirrored broader dissatisfaction with Bass, a Democrat who was on a presidential delegation to Ghana when the blaze began and has faced criticism for the slow pace of rebuilding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Bromley, displeased, asked for a show of hands from anyone who believed that this was the most interesting story Jamie had to tell about himself.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The experience left her frustrated.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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It's not intended as a relief valve for frustrated I-70 travelers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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Democrats: No evidence of 'imminent threat' Democrats came away from their conversations with Rubio and other top administration officials woefully dissatisfied.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than be annoyed, however, both Zach and Kayda seem to mostly welcome Bryce’s presence, all three of them bonded.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Americans might be annoyed at how they’re portrayed.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Discontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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