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
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
But others suggested that if the discontent in town was as widespread as critics suggest, then the turnout would have been a lot higher.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 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
Norcross' discharge petition is the seventh this session to hit the threshold, a sign of discontent with GOP leadership.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
But others suggested that if the discontent in town was as widespread as critics suggest, then the turnout would have been a lot higher.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 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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The poll also revealed that people are generally dissatisfied with everything; respondents expressed little to no confidence in Congress, the media, political parties, the Supreme Court or the presidency.—
NPR,
NPR,
19 Nov. 2025
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There's a lot of negativity in sentiments expressed about the deal among Democrats — top picks are frustrated, dissatisfied and also pessimistic, in front of even relieved.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
16 Nov. 2025
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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Find a program that focuses on normal expectations, recovery, and body changes to recover from the psychological impacts of body changes and body dissatisfaction.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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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
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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His 2-3 playoff record came after a long dissatisfying postseason stretch from Chan Gailey (0-2), Bill Parcells (0-2), Phillips (1-2) and before McCarthy (1-3).—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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One of the more common ways bear encounters escalate is when an off-leash dog runs toward a bear, annoys it, and then comes sprinting back to its owner with an angry predator in pursuit.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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And get annoyed when people spell it wrong anyway?—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Discontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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