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

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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

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

The decision to put an end date on Tuchel’s time at Bayern, in many ways, feels like a band-aid to calm down both the dressing room and also an increasingly discontent fan scene. — Manuel Veth, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

Noun

But the discontent and disbelief that flooded the ballpark after Walker’s 12th home run in the derby finale did not trickle down to Schwarber and his Phillies teammates on the field. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 July 2026

South Africa’s history of violent anti-immigration riots stretches back to 2008, peaking again in 2015, 2019, and 2021, fueled by socioeconomic discontent. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 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