as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
he was left with a vague feeling of discontentedness even after he got the car he had always wanted
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Noun
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Experts have said both tapped into dissatisfaction with the status quo in Democratic politics.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026 -
His candidacy has drawn national attention as a barometer for dissatisfaction with liberal urban governance and because of viral videos that supporters created with artificial intelligence.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The reversal was met with some discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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But as Bass presides over a City Hall that is almost entirely dominated by Democrats, discontent is spreading.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Discontentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontentedness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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