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

The Telegram restrictions have elicited widespread discontent in Russia, and this year activists in multiple regions tried to organize protests against it, but authorities quashed nearly all their attempts. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

When in May the government admitted that the exam papers for medical and dental courses had been leaked and that millions would have to re-sit nationwide, long held discontent exploded into widespread anger. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 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